Members / Member of the House of Representatives
Darren Chester
Member of the House of Representatives. 242 declared items across 6 statements (House 43rd, House 44th, House 45th, House 46th, House 47th, House 48th).
Terms
| Parliament | Electorate or state | Party (start of term) | Bloc | Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | GIPPSLAND | National Party of Australia | Coalition | 40 |
| House 44th | GIPPSLAND | National Party of Australia | Coalition | 50 |
| House 45th | GIPPSLAND | National Party of Australia | Coalition | 44 |
| House 46th | Gippsland | National Party of Australia | Coalition | 29 |
| House 47th | Gippsland | National Party of Australia | Coalition | 43 |
| House 48th | Gippsland | National Party of Australia | Coalition | 36 |
Statements
The source documents: each register's statement, with the alterations bound into it.
| Parliament | Statement date | Pages | Items | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | 2010-09-30 | 19 | 40 | statement PDF (via APH) |
| House 44th | 2013-12-09 | 26 | 50 | statement PDF |
| House 45th | 2016-09-16 | 23 | 44 | statement PDF |
| House 46th | 2019-07-25 | 11 | 29 | statement PDF |
| House 47th | 2022-08-03 | 21 | 43 | statement PDF |
| House 48th | 2025-07-28 | 34 | 36 | statement PDF |
Declared interests
242 items, grouped by register section. Confidence is marked when the transcriber was not sure (medium or low); unmarked items are high confidence. "Change not stated" means the statement does not say whether the item was added, removed or varied. Each source link opens the statement at the item's page where the source allows it.
1. Shareholding
| Parliament | Owner | Entity | Description | Change | Lodged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | Self | AXXA | AXXA | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 2 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | Optiscan Imaging | OPTISCAN | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 2 of the PDF |
| House 44th | Self | AXXA | AXXA | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 2 |
| House 44th | Self | Optiscan Imaging | OPTISCAN | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 2 |
| House 45th | Self | AXXA | AXXA | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 2 |
| House 45th | Self | Optiscan Imaging | OPTISCAN | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 2 |
| House 46th | Self | Optiscan Imaging | OPTISCAN | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 2 |
| House 46th | Self | AXXA | AXXA | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 2 |
| House 47th | Self | AXXA | AXXA | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 2 |
| House 47th | Self | Optiscan Imaging | OPTISCAN | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 2 |
| House 48th | Self | AXXA | AXXA | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 2 |
| House 48th | Self | Optiscan Imaging | OPTISCAN | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 2 |
2. Trust
| Parliament | Owner | Entity | Description | Change | Lodged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | Self | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - NO LONGER TRADING - PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 2 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Dependent child | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - NO LONGER TRADING - PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 2 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Spouse or partner | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - NO LONGER TRADING - PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 2 of the PDF |
| House 44th | Spouse or partner | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - Nature of its operation: NO LONGER TRADING - Beneficial interest: PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 2 |
| House 44th | Dependent child | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - Nature of its operation: NO LONGER TRADING - Beneficial interest: PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 2 |
| House 44th | Self | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - Nature of its operation: NO LONGER TRADING - Beneficial interest: PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 2 |
| House 45th | Self | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - Nature of its operation: NO LONGER TRADING, Beneficial interest: PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 2 |
| House 45th | Spouse or partner | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - Nature of its operation: NO LONGER TRADING, Beneficial interest: PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 2 |
| House 45th | Dependent child | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - Nature of its operation: NO LONGER TRADING, Beneficial interest: PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 2 |
| House 46th | Dependent child | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - NO LONGER TRADING - PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 2 |
| House 46th | Spouse or partner | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - NO LONGER TRADING - PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 2 |
| House 46th | Self | Chester Family Trust | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST - NO LONGER TRADING - PRIMARY | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 2 |
| House 47th | Dependent child | Chester Family Trust | Chester Family Trust - Nature of its operation: No longer trading - Beneficial interest: Primary | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 2 |
| House 47th | Spouse or partner | Chester Family Trust | Chester Family Trust - Nature of its operation: No longer trading - Beneficial interest: Primary | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 2 |
| House 47th | Self | Chester Family Trust | Chester Family Trust - Nature of its operation: No longer trading - Beneficial interest: Primary | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 2 |
| House 48th | Self | Chester Family Trust | Chester Family Trust - Nature of its operation: No longer trading; Beneficial interests: Primary | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 2 |
| House 48th | Spouse or partner | Chester Family Trust | Chester Family Trust - Nature of its operation: No longer trading; Beneficial interests: Primary | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 2 |
| House 48th | Dependent child | Chester Family Trust | Chester Family Trust - Nature of its operation: No longer trading; Beneficial interests: Primary | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 2 |
3. Real estate
| Parliament | Owner | Entity | Description | Change | Lodged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | Spouse or partner | LAKES ENTRANCE - FAMILY RESIDENCE | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 3 of the PDF | |
| House 43rd | Spouse or partner | LAKES ENTRANCE - INVESTMENT | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 3 of the PDF | |
| House 43rd | Spouse or partner | LAKES ENTRANCE INVESTMENT PROPERTY | Removed | 2012-05-22 | page 12 of the PDF | |
| House 43rd | Self | LAKES ENTRANCE INVESTMENT PROPERTY | Added | 2012-05-22 | page 12 of the PDF | |
| House 44th | Self | LAKES ENTRANCE - (FAMILY RESIDENCE) - JOINT | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 3 | |
| House 44th | Spouse or partner | LAKES ENTRANCE - (FAMILY RESIDENCE) - JOINT | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 3 | |
| House 44th | Self | LAKES ENTRANCE - INVESTMENT | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 3 | |
| House 44th | Self | 2 BD UNIT, PURCHASED 27/1/16 | Added | 2016-02-02 | page 26 | |
| House 45th | Self | LAKES ENTRANCE - (FAMILY RESIDENCE) - JOINT | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 3 | |
| House 45th | Spouse or partner | LAKES ENTRANCE - (FAMILY RESIDENCE) - JOINT | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 3 | |
| House 45th | Self | LAKES ENTRANCE - INVESTMENT | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 3 | |
| House 45th | Self | IVANHOE, VICTORIA - INVESTMENT | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 3 | |
| House 45th | Self | Property (house) 50% share Kingston | Added | 2016-12-16 | page 9 | |
| House 46th | Spouse or partner | Lakes Entrance VIC - RESIDENTIAL | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 3 | |
| House 46th | Self | Ivanhoe VIC - INVESTMENT | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 3 | |
| House 46th | Self | Lakes Entrance VIC - INVESTMENT | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 3 | |
| House 46th | Self | Kingston ACT - RESIDENTIAL (NOTE 50% OWNERSHIP) | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 3 | |
| House 46th | Self | Lakes Entrance VIC - RESIDENTIAL | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 3 | |
| House 47th | Self | Residential property in Kingston ACT - note 50% ownership | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 3 | |
| House 47th | Self | Investment property in Ivanhoe Vic | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 3 | |
| House 47th | Spouse or partner | Residential property in Lakes Entrance Vic | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 3 | |
| House 47th | Self | Investment property in Lakes Entrance Vic | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 3 | |
| House 47th | Self | Residential property in Lakes Entrance Vic | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 3 | |
| House 47th | Self | Real estate Kingston ACT now 100% ownership | Varied | 2022-10-25 | page 7 | |
| House 48th | Self | Kingston ACT - Residential | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 3 | |
| House 48th | Self | Ivanhoe VIC - Investment | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 3 | |
| House 48th | Self | Lakes Entrance VIC - Residential | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 3 | |
| House 48th | Self | Lakes Entrance VIC - Investment | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 3 |
4. Directorship
| Parliament | Owner | Entity | Description | Change | Lodged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | Self | D.C. MEDIA PTY LTD | D.C. MEDIA PTY LTD - MEDIA AND MARKETING (INACTIVE) | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 3 of the PDF |
6. Liability
| Parliament | Owner | Entity | Description | Change | Lodged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | Spouse or partner | Westpac Banking Corporation | MORTGAGE - HOME LOAN - WESTPAC | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 4 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Spouse or partner | Westpac Banking Corporation | MORTGAGE - INVESTMENT LOAN - WESTPAC | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 4 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | WESTPAC INVESTMENT LOAN | Added | 2012-05-22 | page 12 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Spouse or partner | Westpac Banking Corporation | WESTPAC INVESTMENT LOAN | Removed | 2012-05-22 | page 12 of the PDF |
| House 44th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | MORTGAGE - INVESTMENT LOAN | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 4 |
| House 44th | Spouse or partner | Westpac Banking Corporation | MORTGAGE - HOME LOAN (WESTPAC - JOINT) | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 4 |
| House 44th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | MORTGAGE - HOME LOAN (WESTPAC - JOINT) | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 4 |
| House 44th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | MORTGAGE WESTPAC BANK DJ CHESTER | Added | 2016-02-02 | page 26 |
| House 45th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | MORTGAGE - INVESTMENT LOAN | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 4 |
| House 45th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | MORTGAGE - HOME LOAN - JOINT | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 4 |
| House 45th | Spouse or partner | Westpac Banking Corporation | MORTGAGE - HOME LOAN - JOINT | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 4 |
| House 45th | Self | Bendigo and Adelaide Bank | Bendigo Bank mortgage | Added | 2016-12-16 | page 9 |
| House 46th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | MORTGAGE - LAKES ENTRANCE | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 3 |
| House 46th | Self | Bendigo and Adelaide Bank | MORGAGE - KINGSTON | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 3 |
| House 46th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | MORTGAGE - IVANHOE | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 3 |
| House 47th | Self | Bendigo and Adelaide Bank | Mortgage Kingston ACT | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 3 |
| House 47th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | Mortgage Ivanhoe Vic | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 3 |
| House 47th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | Mortgage Lakes Entrance Vic | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 3 |
| House 48th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | Mortgage Lakes Entrance VIC | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 4 |
| House 48th | Self | Bendigo and Adelaide Bank | Mortgage Kingston ACT | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 4 |
8. Account
| Parliament | Owner | Entity | Description | Change | Lodged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | Dependent child | Westpac Banking Corporation | SAVINGS ACCOUNT - WESTPAC | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 4 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | SAVINGS ACCOUNT - WESTPAC | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 4 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Spouse or partner | Westpac Banking Corporation | SAVINGS ACCOUNT - WESTPAC | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 4 of the PDF |
| House 44th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | CHEQUE / SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 4 |
| House 44th | Spouse or partner | Westpac Banking Corporation | CHEQUE / SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 4 |
| House 44th | Dependent child | Westpac Banking Corporation | SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 4 |
| House 45th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | CHEQUE / SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 4 |
| House 45th | Spouse or partner | Westpac Banking Corporation | CHEQUE / SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 4 |
| House 45th | Dependent child | Westpac Banking Corporation | SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 4 |
| House 46th | Dependent child | Westpac Banking Corporation | SAVINGS | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 4 |
| House 46th | Spouse or partner | Westpac Banking Corporation | CHEQUE/SAVINGS | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 4 |
| House 46th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | CHEQUE/SAVINGS | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 4 |
| House 47th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | Cheque/Savings | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 4 |
| House 47th | Spouse or partner | Westpac Banking Corporation | Cheque/Savings | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 4 |
| House 47th | Dependent child | Westpac Banking Corporation | Savings | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 4 |
| House 48th | Self | Westpac Banking Corporation | Cheque/Savings | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 4 |
| House 48th | Spouse or partner | Westpac Banking Corporation | Cheque/Savings | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 4 |
9. Other asset
| Parliament | Owner | Entity | Description | Change | Lodged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | Spouse or partner | PRIVATE SUPERANNUATION FUND | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 5 of the PDF | |
| House 43rd | Self | PRIVATE SUPERANNUATION FUND | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 5 of the PDF | |
| House 44th | Self | PRIVATE SUPERANNUATION FUND | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 5 | |
| House 44th | Spouse or partner | PRIVATE SUPERANNUATION FUND | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 5 | |
| House 45th | Self | PRIVATE SUPERANNUATION FUND | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 5 | |
| House 45th | Spouse or partner | PRIVATE SUPERANNUATION FUND | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 5 | |
| House 46th | Self | PRIVATE SUPERANNUATION FUNDS | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 4 | |
| House 46th | Spouse or partner | PRIVATE SUPERANNUATION FUNDS | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 4 | |
| House 47th | Spouse or partner | Private Superannuation Funds | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 4 | |
| House 47th | Self | Private Superannuation Funds | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 4 | |
| House 48th | Self | BT Panorama Super Fund | Superannuation (BT Panorama Super Fund) | Added | 2026-01-08 | page 14 |
10. Income
| Parliament | Owner | Entity | Description | Change | Lodged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | Spouse or partner | RIVIERA OPTOMETRISTS | WAGES - EMPLOYEE - RIVIERA OPTOMETRISTS | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 5 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | RENTAL - LAKES ENTRANCE - APPROXIMATELY $20,000 P.A. | Added | 2012-05-22 | page 12 of the PDF | |
| House 44th | Spouse or partner | Lakes Entrance Primary School | WAGES - LAKES ENTRANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 5 |
| House 44th | Self | INVESTMENT PROPERTY - RENT | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 5 | |
| House 44th | Dependent child | CASUAL WORK - RETAIL - LAKES ENTRANCE | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 5 | |
| House 45th | Dependent child | CASUAL WORK - RETAIL - LAKES ENTRANCE | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 5 | |
| House 45th | Self | INVESTMENT PROPERTY - RENT X 2 | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 5 | |
| House 45th | Spouse or partner | Lakes Entrance Primary School | WAGES - LAKES ENTRANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 5 |
| House 46th | Spouse or partner | Lakes Entrance Primary School | WAGES - LAKES ENTRANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 4 |
| House 46th | Dependent child | WAGES - CASUAL WORK - LAKES ENTRANCE/MELBOURNE | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 4 | |
| House 47th | Spouse or partner | Self Employed - Disability sector | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 4 | |
| House 47th | Dependent child | Casual Work - Surf Lifesaving Victoria and YMCA | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 4 | |
| House 48th | Spouse or partner | Self Employed - Disability Sector | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 5 |
11. Gift
| Parliament | Owner | Entity | Description | Change | Lodged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | Self | Lakes Entrance Golf Club | LAKES ENTRANCE GOLF CLUB - HONORARY MEMBERSHIP | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 5 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | Qantas Airways | QANTAS - CHAIRMANS LOUNGE | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 5 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association | Complimentary premium subscription television service package for electorate office from Astra | Added | 2011-01-11 | page 8 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | digital radio as a gift which is valued at $300 | Added | 2011-07-12 | page 11 of the PDF | |
| House 43rd | Self | PILATUS | PILATUS MODEL AEROPLANE X2 PROMOTING EAST SALE ROULETTES. DESKTOP DESIGN WITH BASE APPROX VALUE $300 - $350 | Added | 2012-09-05 | page 13 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | CAPTAINS COVE | TWO NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION - CAPTAINS COVE, PAYNESVILLE $400 *NOTE: PRIZES FOR A COMPETITION - GIPPSLAND CALENDAR, DID NOT DERIVE ANY DIRECT PERSONAL BENEFIT. | Added | 2012-09-05 | page 14 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | MCMILLANS | TWO NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION - MCMILLANS METUNG - $450 *NOTE: PRIZES FOR A COMPETITION - GIPPSLAND CALENDAR, DID NOT DERIVE ANY DIRECT PERSONAL BENEFIT. | Added | 2012-09-05 | page 14 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | BRIDGES ON ARGYLE | TWO NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION - BRIDGES ON ARGYLE, $360 *NOTE: PRIZES FOR A COMPETITION - GIPPSLAND CALENDAR, DID NOT DERIVE ANY DIRECT PERSONAL BENEFIT. | Added | 2012-09-05 | page 14 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | Virgin Australia | Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer Gold Pass | Added | 2013-02-14 | page 17 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | Virgin Australia | MEMBERSHIP - VIRGIN CLUB - 5/6/13 | Added | 2013-06-05 | page 18 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | JOHN HOLLAND | TWO TICKETS - COMPLIMENTARY FEDERAL PARLIAMENTARY PRESS GALLERY MID WINTER BALL - PROVIDED BY JOHN HOLLAND | Added | 2013-06-19 | page 19 of the PDF |
| House 44th | Self | National Press Club of Australia | NATIONAL PRESS CLUB | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 5 |
| House 44th | Self | Virgin Australia | VIRGIN VELOCITY | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 5 |
| House 44th | Self | PAY TV SUBSCRIPTION - OFFICE | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 5 | |
| House 44th | Self | Lakes Entrance Golf Club | LAKES ENTRANCE GOLF CLUB - HONORARY MEMBERSHIP | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 5 |
| House 44th | Self | Qantas Airways | QANTAS CLUB | Initial statement | 2013-12-09 | page 5 |
| House 44th | Self | National Press Club of Australia | National Press Club of Australia membership medium confidence | Added | 2013-12-19 | page 8 |
| House 44th | Self | Foxtel | Foxtel Reconnection due to office relocation medium confidence | Added | 2014-07-18 | page 11 |
| House 44th | Self | Foxtel | Foxtel at Sale Electorate office medium confidence | Added | 2014-07-18 | page 11 |
| House 44th | Self | National Press Club of Australia | Membership of National Press Club medium confidence | Added | 2014-11-17 | page 14 |
| House 44th | Self | Virgin Australia | Membership to "The Club" from Virgin Australia | Added | 2015-07-03 | page 18 |
| House 44th | Self | Marshall Baillieu | 6 x red wine Carruades de Lafite Pavillac donated for use at Parliament House Young Endeavour Youth Scheme Function on October 13 (all members and senators invited). Donor - Marshall Baillieu. | Added | 2015-10-28 | page 21 |
| House 45th | Self | National Press Club of Australia | NATIONAL PRESS CLUB | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 5 |
| House 45th | Self | Virgin Australia | VIRGIN VELOCITY | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 5 |
| House 45th | Self | Lakes Entrance Golf Club | LAKES ENTRANCE GOLF CLUB - HONORARY MEMBERSHIP | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 5 |
| House 45th | Self | PAY TV SUBSCRIPTION - OFFICE | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 5 | |
| House 45th | Self | Qantas Airways | QANTAS CLUB | Initial statement | 2016-09-16 | page 5 |
| House 45th | Self | AUSTRALIAN SUSTAINABLE HARDWOODS | WOODEN SUNGLASSES GIVEN AS GIFT BY AUSTRALIAN SUSTAINABLE HARDWOODS 7/3/17 | Added | 2017-03-22 | page 13 |
| House 45th | Self | Sale Football Netball Club | Advertisement in Gippsland Times paid for by Sale Football Netball Club 8/4/17 | Added | 2017-04-08 | page 14 |
| House 45th | Self | Qantas Airways | Qantas Chairman's Lounge membership renewal | Added | 2017-10-23 | page 15 |
| House 46th | Self | MEMBERSHIP GOLF CLUB | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 5 | |
| House 46th | Self | MEMBERSHIP PRESS CLUB | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 5 | |
| House 46th | Self | Qantas and Virgin Australia | MEMBERSHIP AIRLINE LOUNGES (QANTAS/VIRGIN) | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 5 |
| House 46th | Self | PAY TV SUBSCRIPTION - ELECTORATE OFFICE | Initial statement | 2019-07-25 | page 5 | |
| House 47th | Self | Membership Press Club | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 5 | |
| House 47th | Self | Membership Golf Club | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 5 | |
| House 47th | Self | Pay TV subscription - Electorate Office | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 5 | |
| House 47th | Self | Membership Airline Lounges (Qantas/Virgin) | Initial statement | 2022-08-03 | page 5 | |
| House 48th | Self | Pay TV subscription - Electorate Office | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 5 | |
| House 48th | Self | Membership Golf Club | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 5 | |
| House 48th | Self | Qantas and Virgin Australia | Membership Airline Lounges (Qantas/Virgin) | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 5 |
| House 48th | Self | Membership Press Club | Initial statement | 2025-07-28 | page 5 |
12. Sponsored travel/hospitality
| Parliament | Owner | Entity | Description | Change | Lodged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | Self | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia | MEMBER OF 2012 AUSTRALIAN MP DELEGATION TO VISIT TAIWAN, NOVEMBER 17-22. FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY PROVIDED BY THE TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE | Added | 2012-11-27 | page 15 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | ESSO AUSTRALIA | RECEIVED TWO TICKETS AND MEALS TO ATTEND 'COLD PLAY' CONCERT AS GUEST OF ESSO AUSTRALIA, 13/11/12 | Added | 2012-11-27 | page 16 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | TAC VICTORIA | HOSPITALITY - TAC VICTORIA - MCG - 11/5/13 ATTENDED SWANS V HAWTHORN AFL GAME | Added | 2013-06-05 | page 18 of the PDF |
| House 44th | Self | Telstra | Australian open - guest of Telstra Consumer + Country wide - night session | Added | 2014-01-22 | page 9 |
| House 44th | Self | Tennis Australia | Australian open - guest of Tennis Australia - day session | Added | 2014-01-22 | page 9 |
| House 44th | Self | Cricket Victoria | Boxing Day Test - guest of Cricket Victoria | Added | 2014-01-22 | page 10 |
| House 44th | Self | EnergyAustralia | AFL Grand Final Tickets x 2 - guest of Energy Australia | Added | 2014-09-29 | page 13 |
| House 44th | Self | EnergyAustralia | Grand Final Pre-Match Event guest of Energy Australia | Added | 2014-09-29 | page 13 |
| House 44th | Self | Tennis Australia | Tickets for myself and my wife to the Australian open as guests of Tennis Australia on 20/1/15. medium confidence | Added | 2015-01-21 | page 15 |
| House 44th | Spouse or partner | Tennis Australia | Tickets for myself and my wife to the Australian open as guests of Tennis Australia on 20/1/15. medium confidence | Added | 2015-01-21 | page 15 |
| House 44th | Self | Government of Turkey | Guest of the Turkish Government at International Defence Industry Fair IST - 3x days ground transport for myself and adviser - 4, 5, 6 May 2015 1x sedan, 1x mini-van | Added | 2015-05-27 | page 17 |
| House 44th | Self | Government of Turkey | Guest of the Turkish Government at International Defence Industry Fair IST - 3x nights accommodation for myself and adviser - 4, 5, 6 May 2015 - Hyatt Regency Istanbul Atakoy | Added | 2015-05-27 | page 17 |
| House 44th | Self | Royal Zambezi Lodge | Charter flight from Lusaka to Royal Zambezi Lodge | Added | 2015-09-24 | page 19 |
| House 44th | Self | Royal Zambezi Lodge | 3 nights accomodation and hospitality at Royal Zambezi Lodge | Added | 2015-09-24 | page 19 |
| House 44th | Self | Melbourne Victory FC | Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City Chairman's function and match tickets x 2. Saturday October 17, 2015, invited by Victory Chairman Anthony Di Pietro. | Added | 2015-10-28 | page 20 |
| House 44th | Self | News Corp | Guest of News Limited at Australia v Kyrgyzstan soccer match in Canberra on 12/11/15. Tickets and hospitality. | Added | 2015-11-18 | page 22 |
| House 44th | Spouse or partner | Opera Australia and Esso Australia | Opening night of Opera Australia's 'The Elixir of Love' in Melbourne as guest of Chief Executive and Artistic Director - Mr + Mrs Chester - Hospitality provided by Esso Australia. medium confidence | Added | 2015-12-10 | page 23 |
| House 44th | Self | Opera Australia and Esso Australia | Opening night of Opera Australia's 'The Elixir of Love' in Melbourne as guest of Chief Executive and Artistic Director - Mr + Mrs Chester - Hospitality provided by Esso Australia. medium confidence | Added | 2015-12-10 | page 23 |
| House 44th | Self | Save the Children, Gates Foundation | Save the Children delegation to Cambodia to view NGO aid program, flights, accommodation and food. Supported by Gates foundation. January 17-25. | Added | 2016-01-29 | page 24 |
| House 44th | Self | Melbourne Victory FC | Melbourne Victory v Sydney Chairman's function and match tickets x 2. January 26th 2016. Invited by Victory Chairman Tony Di Pietro. | Added | 2016-02-02 | page 25 |
| House 44th | Self | Qantas / Emirates | Australian Open quarter final tickets x 2. Guest of Qantas and also access to Emirates Lounge | Added | 2016-02-02 | page 25 |
| House 45th | Self | Netball Australia | 4/9/16 2 tickets to Australia Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns - Guest of Netball Australia | Added | 2016-09-05 | page 8 |
| House 45th | Self | Qantas CEO | 31/8/16 2 tickets to the Mid Winter Ball - Guest of Qantas CEO | Added | 2016-09-05 | page 8 |
| House 45th | Self | Telstra | 2 tickets to Melbourne City FC v Western Sydney Wanderers pre game function and game as guests of Telstra | Added | 2017-01-09 | page 10 |
| House 45th | Self | Tennis Australia | 2 x tickets to Australian Open Night Session as guest of Tennis Australia on 18/1/17 | Added | 2017-01-23 | page 11 |
| House 45th | Self | Royal Aero Club of Western Australia | HOSPITALITY + 1 TICKET 22/1/17 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - GUEST OF RACWA | Added | 2017-02-09 | page 12 |
| House 45th | Self | Regional Express | Regional Express Flight Value - $500 | Added | 2017-12-11 | page 16 |
| House 45th | Self | Tennis Australia | 2 x tickets to Australian Open Tennis as guest of Tennis Australia 23/1/18 | Added | 2018-01-29 | page 17 |
| House 45th | Self | Emirates | 2 x tickets to Australian Open Tennis as guest of Emirates 25/1/18 | Added | 2018-01-29 | page 17 |
| House 45th | Spouse or partner | Wife upgraded to business class flight - Melbourne to Singapore to London | Added | 2018-09-17 | page 18 | |
| House 45th | Self | Invictus Games | Tickets to opening and closing ceremonies and various events of the Invictus Games in Sydney. | Added | 2018-10-23 | page 19 |
| House 45th | Self | Tabcorp Holdings | 2 x tickets for cricket MCG Domain Test Aust v India Dec 28, 2018 Corporate suite tickets from Tabcorp. | Added | 2018-12-19 | page 20 |
| House 45th | Self | Telstra | 2 x Tickets, 2018 Hyundai A league Melb Victory Wellington Phoenix AAMI Park Dec 28, 2018 - Corporate tickets from Telstra medium confidence | Added | 2018-12-19 | page 21 |
| House 45th | Self | Emirates | 2 x Tickets 2019 Australian Open - January 24 2019 evening session guests of Emirates medium confidence | Added | 2019-02-01 | page 22 |
| House 45th | Self | Tabcorp Holdings | Six medallion club tickets to AFL match Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans - March 23, 2019 Tickets provided by Tabcorp medium confidence | Added | 2019-03-30 | page 23 |
| House 46th | Self | Tabcorp Holdings | 2 Tickets to the Birdcage at the Melbourne Cup on November 5, 2019. Tickets provided by Tabcorp | Added | 2019-11-25 | page 7 |
| House 46th | Self | Suncorp Group | 2 x Tickets to Elton John Concert AAMI Park February 22, 2020 - value $250 each - provided by Suncorp Group Limited | Added | 2020-03-03 | page 8 |
| House 46th | Self | Rex Airlines | Rex Airlines lounge membership | Added | 2021-06-02 | page 9 |
| House 46th | Self | Tabcorp Holdings | 2 x Tickets to Chairman's Club at Paramount Stakes Day, November 6, 2021 - provided by TabCorp | Added | 2021-11-23 | page 10 |
| House 46th | Self | Tabcorp Holdings | 3 x Tickets to Boxing Day Test - Ashes Cricket on December 27, 2022. Courtesy of Tabcorp | Added | 2022-01-18 | page 11 |
| House 47th | Spouse or partner | Save the Children Fund | July 2022 - FIJI ARLI Tour (Save the Children Fund) for Member and Spouse Accommodation, food, domestic flight and internal transport medium confidence | Added | 2022-08-03 | page 6 |
| House 47th | Self | Save the Children Fund | July 2022 - FIJI ARLI Tour (Save the Children Fund) for Member and Spouse Accommodation, food, domestic flight and internal transport medium confidence | Added | 2022-08-03 | page 6 |
| House 47th | Self | Upgrade for myself and spouse from Premium Economy to Business Class on flight QF 0022 departing Dallas 7/12/22 medium confidence | Added | 2022-12-14 | page 8 | |
| House 47th | Spouse or partner | Upgrade for myself and spouse from Premium Economy to Business Class on flight QF 0022 departing Dallas 7/12/22 medium confidence | Added | 2022-12-14 | page 8 | |
| House 47th | Self | Brooklyn Nets | December - 2 Tickets to Brooklyn Nets Basketball Game | Added | 2023-02-08 | page 9 |
| House 47th | Self | Tabcorp Holdings | 2 Tickets Tabcorp - Australia v South Africa Boxing Day Test Game December 28 | Added | 2023-02-08 | page 10 |
| House 47th | Self | Tennis Australia | 2 Tickets - Tennis Australia - Australia Open January 22, 2023 | Added | 2023-02-08 | page 11 |
| House 47th | Self | DraxGroup UK | Driver with car transport provided by DraxGroup UK on visit to UK power station on June 29, 2023 | Added | 2023-08-10 | page 12 |
| House 47th | Self | Lawn Tennis Association | 2 Tickets to Wimbledon Championship provided by Lawn Tennis Association on July 5, 2023 | Added | 2023-08-10 | page 13 |
| House 47th | Self | Government of the United Arab Emirates | Sponsored travel provided by UAE Government to Abu Dhabi/Dubai, September 16-23, 2023 as part of Parliamentary delegation. | Added | 2023-09-25 | page 14 |
| House 47th | Self | Tennis Australia | Two tickets to Australian Open Day Session January 20, 2024 provided by Tennis Australia | Added | 2024-02-06 | page 15 |
| House 47th | Self | Parliamentary Friends of Tennis | Kooyong Tennis Experience, guest of Parliamentary Friends of Tennis, January 27, 2024 | Added | 2024-02-06 | page 16 |
| House 47th | Self | Tickets x 2 to Australian Open (Monday 13/01/2025) Entry and Hospitality | Added | 2025-01-09 | page 20 | |
| House 47th | Self | Tickets to Boxing Day Cricket Match at the MCG 27/12/2024 - Tickets and Hospitality | Added | 2025-01-09 | page 21 | |
| House 48th | Self | Tapei Economic and Cultural Office | Travel and Accommodation as Guest of Tapei Economic and Cultural Office | Added | 2025-10-28 | page 12 |
| House 48th | Self | Tapai Economic and Cultural Office | Travel and Accommodation as Guest of Tapai Economic and Cultural Office (Spelling error) | Removed | 2025-10-28 | page 13 |
| House 48th | Self | Sydney Swans | 2 x Tickets to Sydney v's Hawthorn Game in the Sydney Swans Suite at the MCG 19/03/2026 | Added | 2026-04-01 | page 18 |
| House 48th | Self | Guest Ticket - Anzac Weekend Airshow, West Sale | Added | 2026-04-20 | page 24 | |
| House 48th | Self | Qantas Airways | Mid Winter Ball Tickets provided by Qantas | Added | 2026-07-21 | page 26 |
| House 48th | Spouse or partner | Qantas Airways | Mid Winter Ball Tickets provided by Qantas | Added | 2026-07-21 | page 26 |
| House 48th | Self | Parliamentary Sports Club | Parliamentary Sports Club hosted visit to tennis experience. Australia Vs UK Parliamentarians | Added | 2026-08-17 | page 28 |
| House 48th | Self | Latrobe Health Services | Latrobe Health Services Gala Dinner ticket (Gippsland Business Awards) | Added | 2026-08-17 | page 30 |
| House 48th | Spouse or partner | Latrobe Health Services | Latrobe Health Services Gala Dinner ticket (Gippsland Business Awards) | Added | 2026-08-17 | page 32 |
13. Membership
| Parliament | Owner | Entity | Description | Change | Lodged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House 43rd | Self | LAKES ENTRANCE BUSINESS TOURISM ASSOCIATION | LAKES ENTRANCE BUSINESS TOURISM ASSOCIATION | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 6 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | BAIRNSDALE URBAN LANDCARE | BAIRNSDALE URBAN LANDCARE | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 6 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | WATERMARK | WATERMARK | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 6 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | SALE ELDERLY CITIZENS VILLAGE | SALE ELDERLY CITIZENS VILLAGE | Initial statement | 2010-09-30 | page 6 of the PDF |
| House 43rd | Self | National Press Club of Australia | Membership with the National Press Club of Australia | Added | 2011-01-11 | page 8 of the PDF |
| House 47th | Self | Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club | Vice President and Volunteer Member of Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club as of 04.08.2024 | Added | 2024-08-07 | page 17 |
| House 47th | Self | Cycling Without Age Gippsland | Honorary Chair and Community Captain - Cycling Without Age Gippsland as of 15.07.2024 | Added | 2024-08-07 | page 17 |
| House 47th | Self | Lakes Entrance Community Land Care Group | Lakes Entrance Community Land Care Group - Member | Added | 2024-10-09 | page 18 |
| House 47th | Self | Accor | Member of Accor Hotels Loyalty Program | Added | 2024-12-11 | page 19 |
| House 48th | Self | Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club | Vice President and Volunteer Member of Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club as of 04.08.2024 | Added | 2025-07-30 | page 9 |
| House 48th | Self | Cycling Without Age Gippsland | Honorary Chair and Community Captain - Cycling Without Age Gippsland as of 15.07.2024 | Added | 2025-07-30 | page 9 |
| House 48th | Self | Lakes Entrance Community Land Care Group | Member - Lakes Entrance Community Land Care Group | Added | 2025-07-30 | page 9 |
| House 48th | Self | Accor | Member of Accor Hotels Loyalty Program | Added | 2025-07-30 | page 9 |
| House 48th | Self | Lakes Entrance Rotary Club | Honorary Member of Lakes Entrance Rotary Club | Added | 2025-07-30 | page 10 |
| House 48th | Self | Traralgon Harriers Athletic Club | Traralgon Harriers Athletic Club - Recreational Runner Membership | Added | 2026-02-27 | page 16 |
| House 48th | Self | Columbia Parliamentary Country Group | Vice-Chair of the Columbia Parliamentary Country Group | Added | not stated | page 20 |
| House 48th | Self | Inter-Parliamentary Union | Member - Inter-Parliamentary Union | Added | 2026-04-20 | page 22 |
Alterations
Changes notified after the initial statement, by date lodged (105).
- Added, Gift (House 43rd): Complimentary premium subscription television service package for electorate office from Astra
- Added, Membership (House 43rd): Membership with the National Press Club of Australia
- Added, Gift (House 43rd): digital radio as a gift which is valued at $300
- Removed, Real estate (House 43rd, Spouse or partner): LAKES ENTRANCE INVESTMENT PROPERTY
- Added, Real estate (House 43rd): LAKES ENTRANCE INVESTMENT PROPERTY
- Added, Liability (House 43rd): WESTPAC INVESTMENT LOAN
- Removed, Liability (House 43rd, Spouse or partner): WESTPAC INVESTMENT LOAN
- Added, Income (House 43rd): RENTAL - LAKES ENTRANCE - APPROXIMATELY $20,000 P.A.
- Added, Gift (House 43rd): TWO NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION - CAPTAINS COVE, PAYNESVILLE $400 *NOTE: PRIZES FOR A COMPETITION - GIPPSLAND CALENDAR, DID NOT DERIVE ANY DIRECT PERSONAL BENEFIT.
- Added, Gift (House 43rd): TWO NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION - MCMILLANS METUNG - $450 *NOTE: PRIZES FOR A COMPETITION - GIPPSLAND CALENDAR, DID NOT DERIVE ANY DIRECT PERSONAL BENEFIT.
- Added, Gift (House 43rd): PILATUS MODEL AEROPLANE X2 PROMOTING EAST SALE ROULETTES. DESKTOP DESIGN WITH BASE APPROX VALUE $300 - $350
- Added, Gift (House 43rd): TWO NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION - BRIDGES ON ARGYLE, $360 *NOTE: PRIZES FOR A COMPETITION - GIPPSLAND CALENDAR, DID NOT DERIVE ANY DIRECT PERSONAL BENEFIT.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 43rd): RECEIVED TWO TICKETS AND MEALS TO ATTEND 'COLD PLAY' CONCERT AS GUEST OF ESSO AUSTRALIA, 13/11/12
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 43rd): MEMBER OF 2012 AUSTRALIAN MP DELEGATION TO VISIT TAIWAN, NOVEMBER 17-22. FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY PROVIDED BY THE TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE
- Added, Gift (House 43rd): Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer Gold Pass
- Added, Gift (House 43rd): MEMBERSHIP - VIRGIN CLUB - 5/6/13
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 43rd): HOSPITALITY - TAC VICTORIA - MCG - 11/5/13 ATTENDED SWANS V HAWTHORN AFL GAME
- Added, Gift (House 43rd): TWO TICKETS - COMPLIMENTARY FEDERAL PARLIAMENTARY PRESS GALLERY MID WINTER BALL - PROVIDED BY JOHN HOLLAND
- Added, Gift (House 44th): National Press Club of Australia membership
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Australian open - guest of Telstra Consumer + Country wide - night session
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Australian open - guest of Tennis Australia - day session
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Boxing Day Test - guest of Cricket Victoria
- Added, Gift (House 44th): Foxtel Reconnection due to office relocation
- Added, Gift (House 44th): Foxtel at Sale Electorate office
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): AFL Grand Final Tickets x 2 - guest of Energy Australia
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Grand Final Pre-Match Event guest of Energy Australia
- Added, Gift (House 44th): Membership of National Press Club
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Tickets for myself and my wife to the Australian open as guests of Tennis Australia on 20/1/15.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th, Spouse or partner): Tickets for myself and my wife to the Australian open as guests of Tennis Australia on 20/1/15.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Guest of the Turkish Government at International Defence Industry Fair IST - 3x days ground transport for myself and adviser - 4, 5, 6 May 2015 1x sedan, 1x mini-van
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Guest of the Turkish Government at International Defence Industry Fair IST - 3x nights accommodation for myself and adviser - 4, 5, 6 May 2015 - Hyatt Regency Istanbul Atakoy
- Added, Gift (House 44th): Membership to "The Club" from Virgin Australia
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Charter flight from Lusaka to Royal Zambezi Lodge
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): 3 nights accomodation and hospitality at Royal Zambezi Lodge
- Added, Gift (House 44th): 6 x red wine Carruades de Lafite Pavillac donated for use at Parliament House Young Endeavour Youth Scheme Function on October 13 (all members and senators invited). Donor - Marshall Baillieu.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City Chairman's function and match tickets x 2. Saturday October 17, 2015, invited by Victory Chairman Anthony Di Pietro.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Guest of News Limited at Australia v Kyrgyzstan soccer match in Canberra on 12/11/15. Tickets and hospitality.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th, Spouse or partner): Opening night of Opera Australia's 'The Elixir of Love' in Melbourne as guest of Chief Executive and Artistic Director - Mr + Mrs Chester - Hospitality provided by Esso Australia.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Opening night of Opera Australia's 'The Elixir of Love' in Melbourne as guest of Chief Executive and Artistic Director - Mr + Mrs Chester - Hospitality provided by Esso Australia.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Save the Children delegation to Cambodia to view NGO aid program, flights, accommodation and food. Supported by Gates foundation. January 17-25.
- Added, Real estate (House 44th): 2 BD UNIT, PURCHASED 27/1/16
- Added, Liability (House 44th): MORTGAGE WESTPAC BANK DJ CHESTER
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Melbourne Victory v Sydney Chairman's function and match tickets x 2. January 26th 2016. Invited by Victory Chairman Tony Di Pietro.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 44th): Australian Open quarter final tickets x 2. Guest of Qantas and also access to Emirates Lounge
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): 4/9/16 2 tickets to Australia Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns - Guest of Netball Australia
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): 31/8/16 2 tickets to the Mid Winter Ball - Guest of Qantas CEO
- Added, Real estate (House 45th): Property (house) 50% share Kingston
- Added, Liability (House 45th): Bendigo Bank mortgage
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): 2 tickets to Melbourne City FC v Western Sydney Wanderers pre game function and game as guests of Telstra
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): 2 x tickets to Australian Open Night Session as guest of Tennis Australia on 18/1/17
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): HOSPITALITY + 1 TICKET 22/1/17 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - GUEST OF RACWA
- Added, Gift (House 45th): WOODEN SUNGLASSES GIVEN AS GIFT BY AUSTRALIAN SUSTAINABLE HARDWOODS 7/3/17
- Added, Gift (House 45th): Advertisement in Gippsland Times paid for by Sale Football Netball Club 8/4/17
- Added, Gift (House 45th): Qantas Chairman's Lounge membership renewal
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): Regional Express Flight Value - $500
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): 2 x tickets to Australian Open Tennis as guest of Tennis Australia 23/1/18
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): 2 x tickets to Australian Open Tennis as guest of Emirates 25/1/18
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th, Spouse or partner): Wife upgraded to business class flight - Melbourne to Singapore to London
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): Tickets to opening and closing ceremonies and various events of the Invictus Games in Sydney.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): 2 x tickets for cricket MCG Domain Test Aust v India Dec 28, 2018 Corporate suite tickets from Tabcorp.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): 2 x Tickets, 2018 Hyundai A league Melb Victory Wellington Phoenix AAMI Park Dec 28, 2018 - Corporate tickets from Telstra
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): 2 x Tickets 2019 Australian Open - January 24 2019 evening session guests of Emirates
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 45th): Six medallion club tickets to AFL match Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans - March 23, 2019 Tickets provided by Tabcorp
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 46th): 2 Tickets to the Birdcage at the Melbourne Cup on November 5, 2019. Tickets provided by Tabcorp
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 46th): 2 x Tickets to Elton John Concert AAMI Park February 22, 2020 - value $250 each - provided by Suncorp Group Limited
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 46th): Rex Airlines lounge membership
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 46th): 2 x Tickets to Chairman's Club at Paramount Stakes Day, November 6, 2021 - provided by TabCorp
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 46th): 3 x Tickets to Boxing Day Test - Ashes Cricket on December 27, 2022. Courtesy of Tabcorp
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th, Spouse or partner): July 2022 - FIJI ARLI Tour (Save the Children Fund) for Member and Spouse Accommodation, food, domestic flight and internal transport
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): July 2022 - FIJI ARLI Tour (Save the Children Fund) for Member and Spouse Accommodation, food, domestic flight and internal transport
- Varied, Real estate (House 47th): Real estate Kingston ACT now 100% ownership
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): Upgrade for myself and spouse from Premium Economy to Business Class on flight QF 0022 departing Dallas 7/12/22
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th, Spouse or partner): Upgrade for myself and spouse from Premium Economy to Business Class on flight QF 0022 departing Dallas 7/12/22
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): 2 Tickets - Tennis Australia - Australia Open January 22, 2023
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): December - 2 Tickets to Brooklyn Nets Basketball Game
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): 2 Tickets Tabcorp - Australia v South Africa Boxing Day Test Game December 28
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): Driver with car transport provided by DraxGroup UK on visit to UK power station on June 29, 2023
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): 2 Tickets to Wimbledon Championship provided by Lawn Tennis Association on July 5, 2023
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): Sponsored travel provided by UAE Government to Abu Dhabi/Dubai, September 16-23, 2023 as part of Parliamentary delegation.
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): Kooyong Tennis Experience, guest of Parliamentary Friends of Tennis, January 27, 2024
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): Two tickets to Australian Open Day Session January 20, 2024 provided by Tennis Australia
- Added, Membership (House 47th): Vice President and Volunteer Member of Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club as of 04.08.2024
- Added, Membership (House 47th): Honorary Chair and Community Captain - Cycling Without Age Gippsland as of 15.07.2024
- Added, Membership (House 47th): Lakes Entrance Community Land Care Group - Member
- Added, Membership (House 47th): Member of Accor Hotels Loyalty Program
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): Tickets to Boxing Day Cricket Match at the MCG 27/12/2024 - Tickets and Hospitality
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 47th): Tickets x 2 to Australian Open (Monday 13/01/2025) Entry and Hospitality
- Added, Membership (House 48th): Vice President and Volunteer Member of Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club as of 04.08.2024
- Added, Membership (House 48th): Honorary Chair and Community Captain - Cycling Without Age Gippsland as of 15.07.2024
- Added, Membership (House 48th): Member - Lakes Entrance Community Land Care Group
- Added, Membership (House 48th): Member of Accor Hotels Loyalty Program
- Added, Membership (House 48th): Honorary Member of Lakes Entrance Rotary Club
- Removed, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 48th): Travel and Accommodation as Guest of Tapai Economic and Cultural Office (Spelling error)
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 48th): Travel and Accommodation as Guest of Tapei Economic and Cultural Office
- Added, Other asset (House 48th): Superannuation (BT Panorama Super Fund)
- Added, Membership (House 48th): Traralgon Harriers Athletic Club - Recreational Runner Membership
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 48th): 2 x Tickets to Sydney v's Hawthorn Game in the Sydney Swans Suite at the MCG 19/03/2026
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 48th): Guest Ticket - Anzac Weekend Airshow, West Sale
- Added, Membership (House 48th): Member - Inter-Parliamentary Union
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 48th): Mid Winter Ball Tickets provided by Qantas
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 48th, Spouse or partner): Mid Winter Ball Tickets provided by Qantas
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 48th): Parliamentary Sports Club hosted visit to tennis experience. Australia Vs UK Parliamentarians
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 48th): Latrobe Health Services Gala Dinner ticket (Gippsland Business Awards)
- Added, Sponsored travel/hospitality (House 48th, Spouse or partner): Latrobe Health Services Gala Dinner ticket (Gippsland Business Awards)
- Added, Membership (House 48th): Vice-Chair of the Columbia Parliamentary Country Group
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