Parliament’s Portfolio

Murray Watt

Murray Watt

ALPSenator for QLDparliaments 45–48
  • 45th–48th · Senator for QLD · Labor

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This page covers the 44th Parliament in full. The Registers of Senators’ Interests are tabled as combined Senate volumes, and the volumes covering this senator’s lodgements are ones we have not read into this site yet. An empty register here is our coverage gap — not a record that this senator declared nothing.

59
entries currently declared
0
ASX-listed companies named
1
real-estate declarations
3
liabilities entries
37
gifts and sponsored travel
14 Dec 2025
register last updated

Counts of register entries currently declared — never an amount.

About these counts

The registers record what is held and not quantity or value, so none of these is an amount. One real-estate entry can cover more than one property, so that figure is a floor rather than a count of properties.

What is declared, at a glance

Declared categories
59current entries
  • Sponsored travel26
  • Gift11
  • Office held10
  • Other interest4
  • Liability3
  • Other (3)5
Declared categories
CategoryCount
Sponsored travel26
Gift11
Office held10
Other interest4
Liability3
Accounts3
Real estate1
Other assets1
Total59
Who each entry is declared for
59current entries
  • Holder not stated59
Who each entry is declared for
CategoryCount
Holder not stated59
Total59

Entries declared over time

Monthly count of currently-declared entries whose start date the register records. Entries with no stated date are never given one.

02856202120222023202420252026
Monthly declaration counts
MonthCount
2021-1020
2021-1120
2021-1220
2022-0121
2022-0221
2022-0321
2022-0421
2022-0521
2022-0621
2022-0721
2022-0827
2022-0929
2022-1029
2022-1129
2022-1229
2023-0129
2023-0229
2023-0333
2023-0433
2023-0533
2023-0633
2023-0735
2023-0838
2023-0939
2023-1039
2023-1140
2023-1240
2024-0142
2024-0242
2024-0342
2024-0442
2024-0542
2024-0642
2024-0743
2024-0843
2024-0944
2024-1044
2024-1145
2024-1245
2025-0145
2025-0245
2025-0345
2025-0445
2025-0545
2025-0645
2025-0745
2025-0850
2025-0952
2025-1052
2025-1153
2025-1256
2026-0156
2026-0256
2026-0356
2026-0456
2026-0556
2026-0656
2026-0756
2026-0856
2026-0956

3 entries without a stated date are not plotted.

Declared interests

Every published entry we hold for this member, in the register’s own categories and its own words. The registers record location at suburb or area level only. Each entry links to the original document it was read from.

Showing 59 of 59 entries.

Declared entries from the Registers of Members’ and Senators’ Interests, in the register’s own words. No column is a quantity or a value; the registers record none.
Source

Real estate (1)

Ashgrove QLDResidential
Holder not stated
Declared since 30 July 2019PDF ↗

Liability (3)

Mortgage on residential property Credit CardMembers Equity Members Equity
Holder not stated
Declared since 22 Aug 2022PDF ↗
Mortgage on residential property - Members Equity
Holder not stated
Declared since 23 Sept 2020PDF ↗
Mortgage on residential propertyMy State
Holder not stated
Declared since 30 July 2019PDF ↗

Accounts (3)

Savings x 4ME Bank
Holder not stated
Declared since 18 Aug 2025PDF ↗
Savings Account [x 3]Members Equity
Holder not stated
Declared since 22 Aug 2022PDF ↗
Savings Account (x 3)Members Equity
Holder not stated
Declared since 30 July 2019PDF ↗

Other assets (1)

Superannuation Life Insurance
Holder not stated
Declared since 30 July 2019PDF ↗

Gift (11)

2 x Socceroos Jerseys supplied by Football Australia at Parliament House Event, 26 November 2025
Holder not stated
Declared since 1 Dec 2025PDF ↗
Qantas Chairman's Lounge Membership Virgin Beyond Lounge Membership
Holder not stated
Declared since 18 Aug 2025PDF ↗
Hamper of assorted Organic products including wine, tea and foodstuffs from Australian Organics.
Holder not stated
Declared since 15 Sept 2023PDF ↗
Matildas supporters gear from FIFA and Football Australia including Beanie, Scarf, Lapel Pin, Flag, Cap, Hoodie and T-Shirt to the value of approximately $215.00
Holder not stated
Declared since 17 Aug 2023PDF ↗
Handmade silk rug/artwork presented by Afghan Community valued at approximately $500, with accompanying chocolates.
Holder not stated
Declared since 13 July 2023PDF ↗
Australian Football League Women's Grand Final. VIP tickets. 2 adults & 1 child.
Holder not stated
Declared since 31 Mar 2023PDF ↗
Airline Lounge membership ( QANTAS and VIRGIN)
Holder not stated
Declared since 19 Sept 2022PDF ↗
RM Williams Shirts x 2 (approx $280) from Cotton Research and Development Corp.
Holder not stated
Declared since 19 Sept 2022PDF ↗
8 June 22 - Gift hamper from Hort Connections 2022 Conference - Value approx $150.00
Holder not stated
Declared since 22 Aug 2022PDF ↗
Qantas Chairman's Lounge membership Virgin Club membership
Holder not stated
Declared since 30 July 2019PDF ↗
Gifted one year membership to the National Press Club following speech on 18 September 2024.
Holder not stated
Declared; start date not statedPDF ↗

Sponsored travel (26)

2 x Corporate tickets from Anacta Strategies to Day 4 Session of Australia v England Test Cricket at the Gabba - Sunday 7 December 2025.
Holder not stated
Declared since 14 Dec 2025PDF ↗
2 x Corporate tickets from Cricket Australia to Day 2 Session of Australia v England Test Cricket at the Gabba - Friday 5 December 2025.
Holder not stated
Declared since 14 Dec 2025PDF ↗
2 x corporate tickets to Brisbane Lions v Geelong AFL Grand Final in Melbourne on 27 September 2025, gifted by Asahi.
Holder not stated
Declared since 30 Sept 2025PDF ↗
Gifted 2 x tickets to the 2025 Mid-Winter Ball on 27 August by The Guardian
Holder not stated
Declared since 15 Sept 2025PDF ↗
2 x Corporate Tickets to Dolphins v Cowboys NRL Game at Suncorp Stadium 17/7/25 gifted by City of Moreton Bay.
Holder not stated
Declared since 18 Aug 2025PDF ↗
Hotel room upgrade at Rockford Hotel Adelaide - 1 night - November 2024
Holder not stated
Declared since 15 Nov 2024PDF ↗
Football Australia provided 4 x corporate tickets to Australia v Bahrain at Robina on 5 September 2024
Holder not stated
Declared since 10 Sept 2024PDF ↗
Suncorp - 2 x Corporate Box Tickets to State of Origin Game 3, on 17 July 2024
Holder not stated
Declared since 18 July 2024PDF ↗
2 x Corporate Tickets to Day 1 of Test Match Australia v West Indies (gifted by Cricket Australia)
Holder not stated
Declared since 30 Jan 2024PDF ↗
Brisbane Roar gifted 3 x corporate tickets for Brisbane v Western Sydney Wanderers match on 1 December 2023.
Holder not stated
Declared since 24 Jan 2024PDF ↗
2 x tickets to 2023 AFL Grand Final, Melbourne, including pre game function provided by Asahi Beverages.
Holder not stated
Declared since 27 Nov 2023PDF ↗
Entry to VIP hospitality area prior to Matildas v France Women's World Cup Match on Saturday 12 August. Game ticket purchased privately.
Holder not stated
Declared since 17 Aug 2023PDF ↗
Ticket to Matildas v England Women's World Cup Match on Wednesday 16 August. Invited by FIFA.
Holder not stated
Declared since 17 Aug 2023PDF ↗
VIP upgrade x 2 to existing privately purchased tickets to Splendour in the Grass Festival July 2023.
Holder not stated
Declared since 27 July 2023PDF ↗
Overnight Accommodation following speech at opening of Langham Hotel Gold Coast.
Holder not stated
Declared since 31 Mar 2023PDF ↗
United Cup Brisbane - General Admission tickets x 4, Corporate Lounge tickets x 2
Holder not stated
Declared since 31 Mar 2023PDF ↗
Woodford Folk Festival - 2 day family pass including camping fees
Holder not stated
Declared since 31 Mar 2023PDF ↗
Football Australia Corporate Tickets x 4, Sunday 17 July, Suncorp Stadium (Value $2,000)
Holder not stated
Declared since 22 Aug 2022PDF ↗
1 x ticket to the Vodafone Ashes Series at The Gabba Brisbane on 9 December 2021 Sponsored by Cricket Australia Ticket Value - $350 incl GST
Holder not stated
Declared since 21 Jan 2022PDF ↗
1 x ticket for lunch and attendance at 2020 AFL Grand Final on 24 October 2020 in Brisbane. Sponsored by Anacta Strategies. Ticket value - $2250 incl GST
Holder not stated
Declared since 6 Nov 2020PDF ↗
2 x tickets to Splendour in the Grass VIP Reception, 20th July, 2019. Tickets sponsored by Secret Sounds. 2 tickets - $299 each = $598
Holder not stated
Declared since 30 June 2020PDF ↗
Family tickets to 2019/2020 Woodford Folk Festival for Senator Watt, partner and children. 2 x Adult tickets @ $165 p/p, 2 x Children tickets @ $25 p/p and Carpark Pass - $10.00. Tickets sponsored by Woodfordia - Total = $390.00
Holder not stated
Declared since 2 Mar 2020PDF ↗
1 x ticket to the attendance of the 2020 State of Origin in Brisbane on 18 November 2020. Sponsored by Lion. Ticket value - $1480 incl GST
Holder not stated
Declared since 3 Feb 2020PDF ↗
2 x tickets to the 2019 Gold Coast Mayoress Charity Foundation Ball, 11th May, 2019. Tickets sponsored by The Star Gold Coast. 2 tickets - $255 each = $510
Holder not stated
Declared since 26 July 2019PDF ↗
2 x Corporate Suite tickets to Australia v India Test Match at the Gabba on Sunday 15 December 2024 in Brisbane, by Cricket Australia
Holder not stated
Declared; start date not statedPDF ↗
Suncorp provided 8 corporate tickets to Brisbane Roar game on 6 December 2024
Holder not stated
Declared; start date not statedPDF ↗

Office held (10)

Australian Labor Party (Qld Branch) Queensland Left (Labor Party) Australian Lawyers for Human Rights United Workers Union Together Union BUPA Health Insurance
Holder not stated
Declared since 18 Aug 2025PDF ↗
Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party [Qld Branch] United Workers Union Together Union BUPA Health Insurance
Holder not stated
Declared since 22 Aug 2022PDF ↗
McCormick Workers Fighting Fund donation of $500
Holder not stated
Declared since 31 Mar 2021PDF ↗
Australian Labor Party (Queensland Branch)
Holder not stated
Declared since 30 June 2020PDF ↗
Logan Needs Moore Campaign, 2020 Local Government Elections
Holder not stated
Declared since 24 Mar 2020PDF ↗
United Workers Union
Holder not stated
Declared since 2 Mar 2020PDF ↗
Renee Clark Campaign for 2020 Local Government Elections
Holder not stated
Declared since 28 Feb 2020PDF ↗
Australian Red Cross donation of $500.00
Holder not stated
Declared since 21 Feb 2020PDF ↗
Elijah Boul Campaign for 2020 Local Govt Elections
Holder not stated
Declared since 19 Dec 2019PDF ↗
Australian Labor Party United Voice Together Union BUPA Health Insurance
Holder not stated
Declared since 30 July 2019PDF ↗

Other interest (4)

Supporter Annual Membership to Emily's List (no voting rights)
Holder not stated
Declared since 21 Nov 2025PDF ↗
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights Patron of Friends of the ABC Queensland
Holder not stated
Declared since 18 Aug 2025PDF ↗
Patron of Friends of the ABC Qld Patron of Queensland Resources Dust Disease Support Group Australian Lawyers for Human Rights
Holder not stated
Declared since 22 Aug 2022PDF ↗
Patron of Friends of the ABC Qld
Holder not stated
Declared since 1 July 2020PDF ↗

Funding returns lodged with the AEC

Only returns that name this parliamentarian are shown. Money declared as given to a party, a branch or an associated entity is not shown here and is not attributable to any individual.

Election returns linked to this member

Returns this member is linked to, newest first. Linking is per return and exact — an election that does not appear here has not been shown to lack one.

  • 2016 Federal electionCandidateQueensland, QLD · Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland)Lodged as “WATT, Murray PatrickLodged a return declaring no giftsAEC return ↗

Annual member and senator returns are lodged by a small number of parliamentarians: the whole corpus holds 52 of them. Returns lodged by senators are linked to their profiles where the name on the lodged return matches the name we hold for them; where it does not, the return stays here unlinked rather than being attached to a guess. The Registers of Senators' Interests have not been read into this site yet, so a senator can appear here with a funding return and no declared interests beside it, which is a gap in our coverage rather than a record of what they declared. A parliamentarian with no return has not been shown to have received nothing — most never lodge one.

Amounts below the disclosure threshold in force for a given year are not published by the AEC and are absent from these figures. A low total means little was disclosed, not that little was received.

Source: AEC Transparency Register, reused under CC BY 4.0. © Commonwealth of Australia. The AEC does not endorse this site or its analysis.

Register of Members’ Interests / Register of Senators’ Interests, Parliament of Australia — as at 14 December 2025. Report an error

Method & caveats

Australian federal parliamentarians must declare certain interests in the Register of Members’ Interests (House of Representatives) and the Register of Senators’ Interests. For holdings — shares, real estate, trusts, liabilities, assets — the registers record what is held and do not record quantity, value, purchase price or income. Nothing on this page states or implies the size of any holding, any gain or loss, or any trading activity.

Two items are different, because the form itself asks for a value: gifts and sponsored travel. Where a member stated an amount there, it appears as they wrote it. That figure is the declared value of a gift or a trip — never the size of a holding, and never a total.

Dates are the dates a declaration appeared in, or was removed from, the register — not transaction dates. A removal can mean an asset was disposed of, a declaration was corrected, or the member left parliament.

Company names are free text as written by the member. We link a declaration to an ASX listing only on an exact normalised match, a ticker the member stated, or a human-verified alias, so many declarations appear as text only. Real-estate declarations are suburb- or area-level; the registers contain no street addresses, and some declared locations do not map to a single ABS suburb.

Rows are declared as held by the member (“Self”), their spouse or partner, or a dependent child, exactly as the register records them. Members’ seats, parties and chambers change between parliaments.

Extracted from primary PDFs published by the Parliament of Australia; parliamentary material, © Commonwealth of Australia. Corrections are annotated, not silently applied. Not financial advice.