Register of Members' Interests, 48th Parliament
Sam Birrell
- Family name
- Birrell
- Given names
- Sam
- Electoral division
- Nicholls
- State
- VIC
- Party
- The Nationals
- Chamber
- House
Statement of registrable interests
Entries follow the fourteen categories on the declaration form. Each row says whose interest it is: the member's own, their spouse or partner's, or a dependent child's.
1. Shareholdings Shareholdings in public and private companies
| Held by | Company |
|---|---|
| Spouse or partner | Telstra shares |
2. Trusts Family and business trusts and nominee companies
Nothing declared
3. Real estate Real estate, by location and purpose
| Held by | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Self | Shepparton, Victoria | Residential |
| Spouse or partner | Shepparton, Victoria | Residential |
4. Directorships Registered directorships of companies
Nothing declared
5. Partnerships Partnerships
Nothing declared
6. Liabilities Liabilities, and the creditor concerned
| Held by | Nature | Creditor |
|---|---|---|
| Self | Mortgage on Residential Property | ANZ |
| Self | Home Loan | ANZ |
| Spouse or partner | Mortgage on Residential Property | ANZ |
| Spouse or partner | Home Loan | ANZ |
7. Investments Bonds, debentures and like investments
Nothing declared
8. Accounts Savings and investment accounts
| Held by | Nature | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Self | Savings account | ING |
| Self | Savings account | ANZ |
| Spouse or partner | Savings account | ING |
| Spouse or partner | Savings account | ANZ |
| Spouse or partner | Investment Bond | Generation Life |
9. Other assets Other assets each valued at over $7,500
| Held by | Nature |
|---|---|
| Spouse or partner | Car |
10. Other income Other substantial sources of income
| Held by | Nature |
|---|---|
| Spouse or partner | Employment - University of Melbourne |
11. Gifts Gifts above the $750 (official sources) or $300 (other sources) thresholds
| Held by | Details |
|---|---|
| Self | McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership |
| Self | Name of program: Advanced Political Leadership 2025 |
| Self | Cost: The total cost of the program is $32,000 (plus GST). |
| Self | What this cost covers: Successful applicants will be provided with a full scholarship funded by the McKinnon Institute, covering the costs of tuition, induction, residential intensive and workshop (accommodation for 7-9 nights) and all meals and refreshments. |
| Self | Summary of the program: Advanced Political Leadership is a cohort based, face-to-face program designed to help you prepare for ministerial life, and enhance impact and influence through your career. This unique program challenges participants to lead effectively, legitimately and with an understanding of their democratic stewardship responsibilities. It has been developed with insights from experienced and successful political leaders, and evolved with detailed feedback from past participants. The curriculum is practical and applied, and challenges participants to prepare for their future roles through a combination of self-reflection, structured small group work and whole-of-cohort dialogues. |
At least $32,000 in gifts, from 1 of 5 gift entries (alterations included). The register asks what was given, not what it was worth.
12. Sponsored travel Sponsored travel or hospitality over $300
Nothing declared
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)
| Held by | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Self | Melbourne Cricket Club, Member |
| Self | Alpine Club of Victoria, Member |
| Self | RACV Club, Member |
| Spouse or partner | Melbourne Cricket Club, member |
14. Other interests Any other interest that could give rise to a conflict
Nothing declared
Alterations
15 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 The dinner was held on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at Louis Dining, the Realm Hotel, 18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Accepted invitation for one from Crop Life Australia to attend the celebration of award winning wines from the National Wine Show of Australia.
- Added 3. Real estate Part ownership of rural property in Toolamba, Vic, for farming purposes, including 18 ML High Reliability and 8.2 ML Low Reliability of 1A Greater Goulburn water right.
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Trip to Papua New Guinea 14/02/2026 - 21/02/2026 as part of the Australian Regional Leadership Initiative to observe the impact of Australia's overseas development assistance. Travel, accommodation and meals paid for by the Gates Foundation.
- Added 12. Sponsored travel 2 Tickets
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Saturday 31 January 2026 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Royal South Yarra Tennis Club
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Tennis Australia Invitation - Parliamentary Friends of Tennis
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Sunday 25 January (Night Session)
- Added 12. Sponsored travel 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Added 12. Sponsored travel 25 January 2026
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Tennis Australia - Australian Open 2026 - 2 tickets
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Endeavour Group ticket to APH Mid- Winter Ball Spouse or partner
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Endeavour Group ticket to APH Mid- Winter Ball
- Added 13. Memberships Qantas Chairman's Lounge membership