Meryl Swanson
Representative for Paterson, New South Wales
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Interests
Shareholdings
1. Shareholdings in public and private companies (including holding companies) indicating the name of the company or companies
| Held by | Name of company (including holding and subsidiary companies if applicable) | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Self/Spouse | Swanridge Investments Pty Ltd (jointly owned with Spouse) |
29/9/2016 |
| Self | Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd |
29/9/2016 |
| Self | Lynas Corporation Ltd |
29/9/2016 |
| Self | National Australia Bank Ltd |
29/9/2016 |
| Self | NIB Holdings Ltd |
29/9/2016 |
| Self/Spouse | Cybg PLC (jointly owned with spouse indirectly via Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)) |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | Maitland Superstore Pty Ltd |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | N. Swanson Nominees Pty Ltd |
29/9/2016 |
Trusts - Beneficial Interest
2. Family and Business Trusts and Nominee Companies
(i) in which a beneficial interest is held, indicating the name of the trust, the nature of its operation and beneficial interest
| Held by | Name of trust/nominee company | Nature of its operation | Beneficial interest | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self/Spouse | Swanridge Family Trust |
Investment / Operates business selling horse rugs |
Principal Beneficiary (jointly with spouse) |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | Maitland Superstore No.2 Trust |
Operating Trust Harvey Norman Store |
Unit Holder |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | N. Swanson Family Trust |
Unit Holder of Operating Trust |
Principal Beneficiary |
29/9/2016 |
Real Estate
3. Real estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
| Held by | Location | Purpose for which owned | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self/Spouse | Buchanan, NSW |
Residence |
29/9/2016 |
| Self/Spouse | Kurri Kurri, NSW |
Investment |
29/9/2016 |
Directorships
4. Registered Directorships of companies
| Held by | Name of company | Activities of company | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self/Spouse | Swanridge Investments Pty Ltd (jointly with spouse) |
Investment & Trustee of Swanridge Family Trust & Swanridge Superannuation Fund (Self Managed Superannuation Fund) |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | Maitland Superstore Pty Ltd |
Trustee of Operating Trust |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | N. Swanson Nominees Pty Ltd |
Trustee of N. Swanson Family Trust |
29/9/2016 |
Liabilities
6. Liabilities indicating the nature of the liability and the creditor concerned
| Held by | Nature of liability | Creditor | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self/Spouse | Home Loan & Overdraft fac. (jointly with spouse) |
The Mutual |
29/9/2016 |
| Self/Spouse | Investment Property Loan (jointly with spouse) |
Commonwealth Bank |
29/9/2016 |
| Self | Tax debt |
Australian Taxation Office |
29/9/2016 |
| Self | Personal loan |
Latitude Finance |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | Tax debt |
Australian Taxation Office |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | Rental arrangement |
Flexirent |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | Tax debt (via Swanridge Investments P/L) |
Australian Taxation Office |
29/9/2016 |
Accounts
8. Saving or investment accounts, indicating their nature and the name of the bank or other institutions concerned
| Held by | Nature of account | Name of bank/institution | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self/Spouse | Investment account (via SMSF jointly with spouse) |
Macquarie Bank |
29/9/2016 |
| Self/Spouse | Savings & Investments accounts (jointly spouse) |
Commonwealth Bank |
29/9/2016 |
| Self/Spouse | Savings account (jointly with spouse) |
Greater Bank |
29/9/2016 |
| Self/Spouse | Cheque account (jointly with spouse) |
National Australia Bank |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | Business account (via Swanridge Invest. P/L) |
National Australia Bank |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | Debt card (via Swanridge Investments P/L) |
National Australia Bank |
29/9/2016 |
Other Assets
9. The nature of any other assets (excluding household and personal effects) each valued at over $7,500
| Held by | Nature of any other assets | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Self | Perpetual Managed Funds - BT Property Securities |
29/9/2016 |
| Self | Fidelity Australian Equities |
29/9/2016 |
| Self | MFS Global Equity |
29/9/2016 |
| Self/Spouse | OnePath diversified Fixed Interest (jointly owned with spouse indirectly via SMSF) |
29/9/2016 |
| Self/Spouse | Colonial First State Investments Ltd x 2 (jointly owned with spouse and held in Trust for children) |
29/9/2016 |
| Self | Life insurance policy held via SMSF |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | Life insurance policy held via SMSF |
29/9/2016 |
Other Income
10. The nature of any other substantial sources of income
| Held by | Nature of income | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Self | Income from investments as set out above |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | Income from Operating Trust as set out above |
29/9/2016 |
| Spouse | Income from investments as set out above |
29/9/2016 |
Gifts
11. Gifts valued at more than $750 received from official sources, or at more than $300 where received from other than official sources provided that a gift received by a Member, the Member's spouse or dependent children from family members or personal friends in a purely personal capacity need not be registered unless the member judges that an appearance of conflict of interest may be seen to exist
| Held by | Details of gifts | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Self | I recently received 2 tickets to an event on the 8 September sponsored by the Newcastle Knights |
7/10/2016 |
| Self | I recently received Qantas Chairmans Lounge membership for two years |
7/10/2016 |
| Self | I recently received The Club at Virgin membership for two years |
7/10/2016 |
| Self | Foxtel connected to the Electorate office at 35 Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace 2324 Provided by ASTRA |
17/10/2016 |
| Self | Astra television subscription 2017/18 - 12 months subscription - $1,644.00 |
17/7/2017 |
| Self | Tickets to Knights football game offered to staff member from Jennings Print - General seat tickets used by staff on 2/7/17 |
17/7/2017 |
| Self/Dependent Children | 2 Tickets to Newcastle Knights Football game 9/6/18 - Voice for Mining Family Day. Sponsored by NSW mining. Accompanied by daughter |
19/6/2018 |
Travel
12. Any sponsored travel or hospitality received where the value of the sponsored travel or hospitality exceeds $300
| Held by | Details of travel/hospitality | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Self/Spouse | Qantas Chairmans Lounge membership (membership covers spouse) |
29/9/2016 |
| Self/Spouse | Virgin Australia The Club membership (membership covers spouse) |
29/9/2016 |
| Self/Spouse | Annual invitation to attend Newcastle Races (spouse is also invited) |
29/9/2016 |
| Self | I recently attended NBN Spring Race Carnival on 16 September 2016 sponsored by NBN Television. This included entry to the venue and hospitality |
7/10/2016 |
| Self | Meryl is attending the Newton's golf tournament called "The Jack". Part of Meryl's accommodation will be paid for by the Newtons to the value of $142 |
21/11/2016 |
| Self | Participated in RACV golf tournament on the Gold Coast 2-4 February 2017. Accommodation, Airport transfers and golf fees covered by the tournament organisers |
8/2/2017 |
| Self/Spouse | Mr & Mrs Swanson were the guests of Trend Micro at the All Stars football game at McDonald Jones Stadium on 10 February 2017. Mr Swanson received the invitation to the Trend Micro Corporate box in his capacity as a small business owner. This included entry and hospitality |
28/2/2017 |
| Self | Trip to Israel sponsored by Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC). Departed Australia 12 March 2017. Returned to Australia 19 March 2017. Cost of trip approximately $10,000. No public money was claimed leading up to or during the trip |
23/3/2017 |
| Self | 31.10.17 ALPG National Women's Clinic Charlestown Golf Club. Guest of ALPG. Included entry fees and refreshments |
19/10/17 |
| Self/Spouse | 15.9.17 Attended Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Ball as a guest of Nine Entertainment Co. Mr Swanson also attended. Included entry and refreshments |
19/10/2017 |
| Self | Attended Newcastle Spring Racing Carnival Day 15.9.17. As a guest of NBN Television. Included entry and refreshments |
19/10/2017 |
| Self | 14/11/17 CEDA Annual Dinner Address at Hyatt Regency Syd. Guest of Stockland. Entry ticket including dinner |
5/12/2017 |
| Self | 14/11/17 Business Lunch with Bill Shorten. Hyatt Regency Sydney. Guest of Australian Chamber Business Leaders Council. Entry ticket including Lunch |
5/12/17 |
| Self | Participated in The Jack golf tournament at the Crown Plaza Pokolbin on 20.12.17. Course fees and refreshments provided by organisers |
27/2/2018 |
| Self/Spouse | 5 May 2018 - Hyundai A-League 2018 Grand Final - Guests of Newcastle Airport Pty Limited - Included entry and refreshments |
19/6/2018 |
| Self | 2 years membership to 2020 The Club at Virgin - 2 year membership sponsored by Virgin Australia |
19/6/2018 |
| Self | Sponsored study trip to Japan by COAL21 - 29-31 July - Business class return airfares, accommodation, transfers and hospitality to Tokyo, Japan |
14/8/2018 |
| Self | Hunter Defence Conference Dinner - 30/8/18 sponsored by Hunternet - HunterNetCo-Operative Ltd - Complimentary Ticket |
17/10/2018 |
| Self | Travel to India - 19/25 November 2017 - Economy return flights, land transfers, accommodation and some meals sponsored by Tibet Information Office |
17/10/2018 |
| Self | 2 x Tickets to VIP event for Newcastle Supercars - Invitation from the Lord Mayor of Newcastle to attend the Event on Saturday 24 November 2018 at Fort Scratchley in Newcastle. An employee of Ms Swanson Represented the Member |
29/11/2018 |
| Self | Travel to Melbourne for Opening of Wintermute - Flights, transfers, accommodation and dinner included |
5/4/2019 |
Memberships
13. Membership of any organisation where a conflict of interest with a Member's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
| Held by | Name of organisation | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Self | Honorary Member - Newcastle Golf Club - 12 month membership |
19/6/2018 |