Tim Watts MP

Tim Watts MP

Member for Gellibrand, Victoria

Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs

Australian Labor Party


Total Interests: 56

Latest alteration: Gifts - 22/08/23

Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 11/04/22 and alterations since then.  

This statement contains interests declared as at the dissolution of the previous parliament on 11/04/22 and any alterations since then, including new interests and amendments and deletions to existing interests. The date of an alteration is when it was declared to the register, not when the change occurred.

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1. Shareholdings

Shareholdings in public and private companies, including any holding or subsidiary companies

RepPersonName of companyDate
Tim WattsSelfWatts Kwok Pty Ltd acts solely as trustee for Watts Kwok Family Trust ACN 169 429 36911/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerWatts Kwok Pty Ltd acts solely as trustee for Watts Kwok Family Trust ACN 169 429 36911/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerBright Smart Media Services PL ACN 139 408 60111/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

2. Family and business trusts

Family and business trusts and nominee companies

i. in which a beneficial interest is held

RepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interestDate
Tim WattsSelfWatts Kwok Family Trust. Watts Kwok Pty Ltd as trustee for Watts Kwok Family TrustProperty holdingsJoint beneficiary11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerWatts Kwok Family Trust. Watts Kwok Pty Ltd as trustee for Watts Kwok Family TrustProperty holdingsJoint beneficiary11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerBright Smart Media ServicesConsultancy ServicesSole interest11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenWatts Kwok Family TrustProperty holdingsJoint beneficiary11/04/2022

2. Family and business trusts

ii. in which someone is a trustee

RepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interestDate
Tim WattsSelfWatts Kwok Family TrustProperty holdingsChildren11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerWatts Kwok Family TrustProperty holdingsChildren11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

3. Real Estate

Real estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned

RepPersonLocationPurposeDate
Tim WattsSelfFamily home, Footscray VicPrincipal residence11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfApartment, Kingston ACTInvestment11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerFamily home, Footscray VICPrincipal residence11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

4. Directorships

Registered directorships of companies

RepPersonName of companyActivities of companyDate
Tim WattsSelfWatts Kwok Pty LtdProperty services11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerBright Smart Media Services Pty LtdConsultancy11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerWatts Kwok Pty LtdProperty services11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

5. Partnerships

Partnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership

RepPersonNameNature of interestsActivitiesDate
Tim WattsSelfNil11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

6. Liabilities

Liabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor

RepPersonLiabilityCreditorDate
Tim WattsSelfHome loanBank of Melbourne11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfCredit cardCBA11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfCredit cardWestpac11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfCredit cardAmex11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

7. Bonds

Bonds, debentures and like investments

RepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is heldDate
Tim WattsSelfSuperannuationTelstra Superannuation Scheme11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerSuperannuationAustralian Super11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerSuperannuation↳ Deleted from register 26/09/22AMP11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerSuperannuation↳ Deleted from register 26/09/22BT11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

8. Savings or investment accounts

Savings or investment accounts, including the nature of the account and the name of the bank or financial institution

RepPersonName of bank/institutionDate
Tim WattsSelfCBA11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfCBA11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfBank of Melbourne11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerING Direct11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerUP Bank11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerBank of Melbourne11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenCommonwealth Bank11/04/2022

9. Other assets

The nature of any other assets (excluding household and personal effects) each valued at over $7,500

RepPersonNature of any other assetsDate
Tim WattsSelfTelstra Superannuation Account11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

10. Other income

The nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)

RepPersonNature of incomeDate
Tim WattsSelfNil11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

11. Gifts

Gifts of more than $750 from official sources (e.g. a foreign or domestic government, or officeholder in a government) or at more than $300 from non-official sources. Gifts from family or friends do not need to be declared unless a member or senator judges that it could create an appearance of a conflict of interest.

RepPersonDetails of giftsDate
Tim WattsSelfFoxtel connection for the electorate office11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfGlobal Basketball and personalised ball from NBL11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelf2 Tickets to Melbourne Theatre Company production of Laurinda, care of Melbourne Theatre Company11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelf2 Tickets to Malthouse Theatre Company production of Anna K, care of Malthouse Theatre Company11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfMcKinnon Institute for Political Leadership Advanced leadership program11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfBottle of Johnny Walker Aged 18 years Whiskey from Dr Rahul Tipnis11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelf2022 A-League Grand Final ticket from Western United Football Club11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelf2 Tickets to the AFL Presidents Dinner and Melbourne v Bulldogs game from AFL11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfGift of 2 x Mid Winter Ball 2022 tickets from Salesforce12/09/2022
Tim WattsSelf2 Tickets to AFL Grand Final 2022 including hospitality as guests of Asahi Beverages26/09/2022
Tim WattsSelfGift -Socceroos Jersey from Football Australia $11529/11/2022
Tim WattsSelfGifts- 2 x Tickets to MSO's 10th Anniversary Chinese New Year Concert at Arts Centre Melbourne- provided by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Approx value $194 AUD14/02/2023
Tim WattsSelfGifts- 2 x Tickets to Ballet Under the Stars event and pre-performance reception from the Australian Ballet. Approx value - Event is a free nonticketed event14/02/2023
Tim WattsSelfGifts- 2 x Tickets to "Sunday" performance from Melbourne Theatre Company. Approx value $250 AUD14/02/2023
Tim WattsSelfGift - Zacapa XO Rum - one bottle - diplomatic gift from Ambassador of Guatemala in Canberra, June 2023. Approx value $16011/07/2023
Tim WattsSelfGift - 2x tickets to 2023 Midwinter Ball, Parliament House, June 2023 - table sponsored by Telstra Australia. Approx value $330.11/07/2023
Tim WattsSelfHandmade silk rug/artwork presented by Afghan Community valued at approximately $500, with accompanying chocolates22/08/2023
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

12. Travel or hospitality

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

RepPersonDetails of travel/hospitalityDate
Tim WattsSelfComplimentary Membership of Qantas Chairman's Lounge11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfComplimentary Membership of Virgin Australia's The Club11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

13. Memberships

Membership of any organisation where a conflict of interest with a member's or senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise

RepPersonName of organisationDate
Tim WattsSelfMember, AFL Western Bulldogs11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfMember of Williamstown Lifesaving Club11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfMember of ALP, Williamstown Branch (Vic)11/04/2022
Tim WattsSelfMember of Western United FC11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerBoard Member, Footscray Community Arts Centre11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerMember of Footscray Traders Association11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerMember of ALP, Footscray Branch (Vic)11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerMember of Victorian Tourism Industry Council11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerMember of Australian Society of Travel Writers11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022

14. Other Interests

Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a member’s or senator’s public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise

RepPersonNature of interestsDate
Tim WattsSelfNil11/04/2022
Tim WattsSpouse/partnerNil11/04/2022
Tim WattsDependent childrenNil11/04/2022