Register of Senators' Interests, 48th Parliament
Murray Watt
- Family name
- Watt
- Given names
- Murray
- State
- Queensland
- Party
- Australian Labor Party
- Chamber
- Senate
Statement of registrable interests
Entries follow the fourteen categories on the declaration form. The Senate publishes the senator's own interests. Declarations for partners and dependent children are confidential to the Committee of Senators' Interests.
1. Shareholdings Shareholdings in public and private companies
Nothing declared
2. Trusts Family and business trusts and nominee companies
Nothing declared
3. Real estate Real estate, by location and purpose
| Location | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Ashgrove, Queensland | Residential |
4. Directorships Registered directorships of companies
Nothing declared
5. Partnerships Partnerships
Nothing declared
6. Liabilities Liabilities, and the creditor concerned
| Nature | Creditor |
|---|---|
| Mortgage on residential property | ME Bank |
| Credit Card | ME Bank |
7. Investments Bonds, debentures and like investments
Nothing declared
8. Accounts Savings and investment accounts
| Nature | Institution |
|---|---|
| Savings x 4 | ME Bank |
9. Other assets Other assets each valued at over $7,500
| Nature |
|---|
| Superannuation |
| Life Insurance |
10. Other income Other substantial sources of income
Nothing declared
11. Gifts Gifts above the $750 (official sources) or $300 (other sources) thresholds
| Details |
|---|
| Qantas Chairman's Lounge Membership |
| Virgin Beyond Lounge Membership |
None of the 5 gift entries names a value. The register asks what was given, not what it was worth.
12. Sponsored travel Sponsored travel or hospitality over $300
| Details |
|---|
| 2 x Corporate Tickets to Dolphins v Cowboys NRL Game at Suncorp Stadium 17/7/25 gifted by City of Moreton Bay. |
13. Memberships Membership of organisations where a conflict could arise (House); office-holding in, or donations of $300 or more a year to, any organisation (Senate)
| Organisation |
|---|
| Australian Labor Party (Qld Branch) |
| Queensland Left (Labor Party) |
| Australian Lawyers for Human Rights |
| United Workers Union |
| Together Union |
| BUPA Health Insurance |
14. Other interests Any other interest that could give rise to a conflict
| Nature |
|---|
| Australian Lawyers for Human Rights |
| Patron of Friends of the ABC Queensland |
Alterations
20 changes notified since lodgement, newest first. A plus marks an addition; a minus marks a deletion. Details use the wording of the declaration.
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Football Australia gifted 4 x tickets to Socceroos v Brazil match at Suncorp Stadium Brisbane on 29 September 2026
- Added 12. Sponsored travel 2 x corporate tickets gifted by Asahi to 2026 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne
- Added 12. Sponsored travel AFL provided 2 x corporate tickets to Brisbane Lions v Adelaide Crows at the Gabba on 12 September 2026
- Added 12. Sponsored travel One night’s accommodation at Government House on Norfolk Island, as a guest of the Norfolk Island Administrator, during official visit in August 2026.
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Ticket for Minister and staff member to 2026 Mid-Winter Ball, gifted by Sky News.
- Added 11. Gifts Gifted a signed book 'Antarctica: The Complete Story. David McGonigal, Lynn Woodworth Hardback - 2003', by David McGonigal at the National Museum opening of Antarctica Exhibit. Museum provided additional gift bag and t-shirt.
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Great Barrier Reef Foundation hosted a one day visit, including return flights, to the Reef at Lady Elliot Island on 20 May 2026 ahead of UNESCO decision.
- Added 11. Gifts Gifted Socceroos Jersey by Football Australia
- Added 12. Sponsored travel 4 x corporate hospitality tickets to Melbourne F1 Grand Prix on Sunday 8 March 2026 - guest of Victorian Government.
- Added 12. Sponsored travel 1 x ticket to the World Surfing Conservation Conference in February 2026 held at the Gold Coast for staff member of Electorate Office who attended on my behalf. Ticket provided by the conference organisers.
- Removed 6. Liabilities Credit Card | ME Bank
- Added 6. Liabilities Credit Card | Bank of Queensland
- Added 12. Sponsored travel 4 x General Admission tickets to the Brisbane Roar FC v Auckland FC on Friday 9 January 2026 at Suncorp Stadium, gifted by Suncorp.
- Added 12. Sponsored travel 2 x Corporate tickets from Anacta Strategies to Day 4 Session of Australia v England Test Cricket at the Gabba - Sunday 7 December 2025.
- Added 12. Sponsored travel 2 x Corporate tickets from Cricket Australia to Day 2 Session of Australia v England Test Cricket at the Gabba - Friday 5 December 2025.
- Added 11. Gifts 2 x Socceroos Jerseys supplied by Football Australia at Parliament House Event, 26 November 2025
- Added 14. Other interests Supporter Annual Membership to Emily's List (no voting rights)
- Removed 14. Other interests Patron of Friends of the ABC Queensland
- Added 12. Sponsored travel 2 x corporate tickets to Brisbane Lions v Geelong AFL Grand Final in Melbourne on 27 September 2025, gifted by Asahi.
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Gifted 2 x tickets to the 2025 Mid-Winter Ball on 27 August by The Guardian