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Hook
Politicians, bureaucrats, and their associates — the decision-makers whose public footprint runs through this data.
Key Numbers
- Register of Interests disclosures [parliamentary]
- Project and contract connections [BP4]
- Public statements logged [Hansard + media]
- Ego-network graph per subject [derived]
Context
"Subject" is deliberately neutral. It doesn't mean suspect. It means "a person whose public-record footprint intersects with Victorian infrastructure decision-making or delivery". MPs, ministers, senior public servants, board members, named associates — anyone whose public role puts them in the flow of decisions.
Each subject has a profile: their bio, their declared interests from the parliamentary register, their public statements on record, their connections to projects we track, and an ego-network graph of their public relationships. The right of reply applies — any subject can request factual corrections, and we make them.
Takeaway
Decisions about billions in public money are made by people. This is who those people are, based on what they have disclosed.
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Every decision-maker in Victorian infrastructure, with their disclosed interests, statements, and public connections.
Andrew Hastie
Rating: C (50/100)Liberal Party · Canning · Federal · Parliament ↗ · Findings ↗ · Network Map ↗
Shadow Minister for Defence, Member for Canning
Promises Made
0
Delivery Rate
0%
0 delivered ·
1 broken
Accountability Items
20
Financial Disclosures
1
Conflicts of Interest
15
0 critical ·
0 high
Accountability Rating
Items by Type
Wealth & Pension Reality
Years served
10.6
Modelled ceiling
—
Declared net worth
not disclosed
Plausibility gap
—
Not disclosed
Pension scheme
not disclosed
Figures are transparent calculations against public data — not accusations, not findings. See
full dashboard ·
pension analysis ·
methodology.
Public Statements
Ben Roberts-Smith entitled to presumption of innocence but ‘none of us are above the law’, Andrew Hastie says - The Guardian
Ben Roberts-Smith entitled to presumption of innocence but ‘none of us are above the law’, Andrew Hastie says The Guardian
[Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:33:00 GMT] Ben Roberts-Smith entitled to presumption of innocence but ‘none of us are above the law’, Andrew Hastie says - The Guardian
Ben Roberts-Smith entitled to presumption of innocence but ‘none of us are above the law’, Andrew Hastie says The Guardian
09 Apr 2026
Andrew Hastie reveals he could be called to testify in Ben Roberts-Smith trial - Sky News Australia
Andrew Hastie reveals he could be called to testify in Ben Roberts-Smith trial Sky News Australia
[Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:49:48 GMT] Hastie could testify in Roberts-Smith murder trial - The Age
Hastie could testify in Roberts-Smith murder trial The Age
[Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:49:48 GMT] Hastie could testify in Roberts-Smith murder trial - SMH.com.au
Hastie could testify in Roberts-Smith murder trial SMH.com.au
[Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:51:26 GMT] Andrew Hastie reveals he could be called to testify in Ben Roberts-Smith trial - Sky News Australia
Andrew Hastie reveals he could be called to testify in Ben Roberts-Smith trial Sky News Australia
[Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:49:48 GMT] Hastie could testify in Roberts-Smith murder trial - The Age
Hastie could testify in Roberts-Smith murder trial The Age
[Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:49:48 GMT] Hastie could testify in Roberts-Smith murder trial - SMH.com.au
Hastie could testify in Roberts-Smith murder trial SMH.com.au
09 Apr 2026
Andrew Hastie's previous evidence against Ben Roberts-Smith was weaponised against him — will it happen again? - Crikey
Andrew Hastie's previous evidence against Ben Roberts-Smith was weaponised against him — will it happen again? Crikey
[Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:49:11 GMT] Andrew Hastie's previous evidence against Ben Roberts-Smith was weaponised against him — will it happen again? - Crikey
Andrew Hastie's previous evidence against Ben Roberts-Smith was weaponised against him — will it happen again? Crikey
09 Apr 2026
Ben Roberts-Smith: Why decorated soldier's war crime case is so historic for Australia - BBC
Ben Roberts-Smith: Why decorated soldier's war crime case is so historic for Australia BBC
09 Apr 2026
Ben Roberts-Smith: John Howard says no one is above the law as Andrew Hastie calls arrest ‘sobering’ - 7NEWS
Ben Roberts-Smith: John Howard says no one is above the law as Andrew Hastie calls arrest ‘sobering’ 7NEWS
[Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:22:00 GMT] Ben Roberts-Smith: John Howard says no one is above the law as Andrew Hastie calls arrest ‘sobering’ - 7NEWS
Ben Roberts-Smith: John Howard says no one is above the law as Andrew Hastie calls arrest ‘sobering’ 7NEWS
09 Apr 2026
We will all pay higher costs for Made in Australia - AFR
We will all pay higher costs for Made in Australia AFR
[Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:36:00 GMT] We will all pay higher costs for Made in Australia - AFR
We will all pay higher costs for Made in Australia AFR
08 Apr 2026
Bolt: Nation’s response to Ben Roberts-Smith’s charges a ‘test of our values’ - Sky News Australia
Bolt: Nation’s response to Ben Roberts-Smith’s charges a ‘test of our values’ Sky News Australia
[Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:19:36 GMT] Bolt: Nation’s response to Ben Roberts-Smith’s charges a ‘test of our values’ - Sky News Australia
Bolt: Nation’s response to Ben Roberts-Smith’s charges a ‘test of our values’ Sky News Australia
08 Apr 2026
‘Good friends’: Taylor dismisses talk of rift with Hastie - Sky News Australia
‘Good friends’: Taylor dismisses talk of rift with Hastie Sky News Australia
[Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:24:48 GMT] ‘Good friends’: Taylor dismisses talk of rift with Hastie - Sky News Australia
‘Good friends’: Taylor dismisses talk of rift with Hastie Sky News Australia
07 Apr 2026
Is Andrew Hastie hoping to lead the MAGA right, or to defeat it? - Crikey
Is Andrew Hastie hoping to lead the MAGA right, or to defeat it? Crikey
[Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:46:55 GMT] Is Andrew Hastie hoping to lead the MAGA right, or to defeat it? - Crikey
Is Andrew Hastie hoping to lead the MAGA right, or to defeat it? Crikey
06 Apr 2026
Angus Taylor rebukes Andrew Hastie for call for Liberals to be ‘open-minded’ on tax rises and property concessions - The Guardian
Angus Taylor rebukes Andrew Hastie for call for Liberals to be ‘open-minded’ on tax rises and property concessions The Guardian
[Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Angus Taylor rebukes Andrew Hastie for call for Liberals to be ‘open-minded’ on tax rises and property concessions - The Guardian
Angus Taylor rebukes Andrew Hastie for call for Liberals to be ‘open-minded’ on tax rises and property concessions The Guardian
30 Mar 2026
Andrew Hastie reveals unlikely friendship with Malcolm Turnbull - AFR
Andrew Hastie reveals unlikely friendship with Malcolm Turnbull AFR
[Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Andrew Hastie reveals unlikely friendship with Malcolm Turnbull - AFR
Andrew Hastie reveals unlikely friendship with Malcolm Turnbull AFR
29 Mar 2026
Hastie’s truth bombs on tax and war will rattle the Liberal Party - SMH.com.au
Hastie’s truth bombs on tax and war will rattle the Liberal Party SMH.com.au
[Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Hastie’s truth bombs on tax and war will rattle the Liberal Party - SMH.com.au
Hastie’s truth bombs on tax and war will rattle the Liberal Party SMH.com.au
29 Mar 2026
Hastie to Liberals: no medals for neoliberalism’s last stand - The Australian
Hastie to Liberals: no medals for neoliberalism’s last stand The Australian
[Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Hastie to Liberals: no medals for neoliberalism’s last stand - The Australian
Hastie to Liberals: no medals for neoliberalism’s last stand The Australian
29 Mar 2026
View from The Hill: Andrew Hastie calls out Trump’s war strategy - The Conversation
View from The Hill: Andrew Hastie calls out Trump’s war strategy The Conversation
[Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] View from The Hill: Andrew Hastie calls out Trump’s war strategy - The Conversation
View from The Hill: Andrew Hastie calls out Trump’s war strategy The Conversation
29 Mar 2026
Hastie warns Australians may be losing faith in US alliance - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Hastie warns Australians may be losing faith in US alliance Australian Broadcasting Corporation
[Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Hastie warns Australians may be losing faith in US alliance - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Hastie warns Australians may be losing faith in US alliance Australian Broadcasting Corporation
28 Mar 2026
Australians suffering because of Trump’s war, says Hastie - AFR
Australians suffering because of Trump’s war, says Hastie AFR
[Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Australians suffering because of Trump’s war, says Hastie - AFR
Australians suffering because of Trump’s war, says Hastie AFR
26 Mar 2026
Andrew Hastie open to 25% tax on gas profits and says multinationals have ‘had a really good run’ on Australian wealth - The Guardian
Andrew Hastie open to 25% tax on gas profits and says multinationals have ‘had a really good run’ on Australian wealth The Guardian
[Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Andrew Hastie open to 25% tax on gas profits and says multinationals have ‘had a really good run’ on Australian wealth - The Guardian
Andrew Hastie open to 25% tax on gas profits and says multinationals have ‘had a really good run’ on Australian wealth The Guardian
25 Mar 2026
Federal politics: Andrew Hastie labels Trump's outburst at allies, Australia 'petulant' — as it happened - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Federal politics: Andrew Hastie labels Trump's outburst at allies, Australia 'petulant' — as it happened Australian Broadcasting Corporation
[Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Federal politics: Andrew Hastie labels Trump's outburst at allies, Australia 'petulant' — as it happened - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Federal politics: Andrew Hastie labels Trump's outburst at allies, Australia 'petulant' — as it happened Australian Broadcasting Corporation
17 Mar 2026
Key Actions
Connection: Andrew Hastie & Pat Conroy — Sky News Australia. . Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says her “play of the day” goes to Liberal MP Andrew Hastie for bringing the book 'The Art of War' into p
News article documenting connection between Andrew Hastie and Pat Conroy.
Controversy (from Wikipedia)
Andrew William Hastie (born 30 September 1982) is an Australian politician and former military officer who has served as the deputy leader of the Opposition and the deputy leader of the Liberal Party in the House of Representatives since 2026. He has been the member of parliament (MP) for the Western Australian division of Canning since 2015.
Born in Wangaratta, Victoria, Hastie graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in history, politics, and philosophy. He completed officer training at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in 2006, before being deployed to the war in Afghanistan and serving as a troop commander in the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). Hastie was first elected to the House of Representatives at the 2015 Canning by-election.
Hastie served as the Assistant Minister for Defence from 2020 to 2022, during the Morrison government. Following the 2022 election, he served as Shadow Minister for Defence, as well as Shadow Minister for Defence Industry & Defence Personnel in the Dutton shadow ministry. He was the Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security from 2017 to 2020.
Hastie was appointed Shadow Minister for Home Affairs in May 2025. He retired from the role in October 2025 after resigning from the party's frontbench over internal policy disputes. He returned to the frontbench in February 2026, serving as the Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability. A prominent member of the
01 Jan 2004
Financial Interests & Disclosures
| Type | Description | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donation Received | AEC Transparency Register — Liberal Party donations | — | — | AEC Transparency Register ↗ |
Relationships & Connections
| Person | Relationship | Period | Roles / Positions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Fitzgibbon | Business Connection | ? | Former Member for Hunter (retired 2022) | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Luba Grigorovitch | Business Connection | ? |
Secretary for Outdoor Recreation in the Allan Labor Government
@
Current
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Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Yorick Piper | Business Connection | ? |
Board Member
@ Victorian Fisheries Authority
Current
Official
@ CFMEU Victoria
Ministerial Advisor
@ Victorian Government
|
Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Brett Sutton | Business Connection | ? | Auto-detected shared organisation | |
| Dan Repacholi | Business Connection | ? | Member for Hunter | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Jenny Mikakos | Business Connection | ? | Former Minister for Health | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Jeroen Weimar | Business Connection | ? | Auto-detected shared organisation | |
| Aaron Violi | Faction / Ally | 2022 – present | Opposition Chief Whip, Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy, Shadow Minister for Science/Technology/Innovation, Shadow Minister for Cyber Security | Auto-detected party/term overlap |
| Tim Pallas | Other | ? | Treasurer of Victoria | Auto-detected from accumulated intelligence |
| Bill Gates | Other | ? | Auto-detected from Bill Gates's data | |
| Pat Conroy | Other | ? | Minister for Defence Industry, Member for Shortland | Google News (9 articles mentioning both) |
| Aaron Violi | Other | ? |
Assistant Minister for Communications in the Ley shadow ministry
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Current
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Auto-detected from Andrew Hastie's intelligence |
| Adem Somyurek | Other | ? |
Minister for Local Government and Minister for Small Business in the Second Andrews Mini
@
Current
chair of the newly constituted Electoral Matters Committee but lost the po
@ the newly constituted Electoral Matters Committee but lost the po
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Google News (3 articles mentioning both) |
| John Setka | Other | ? | Google News (2 articles mentioning both) | |
| Gina Rinehart | Other | ? |
Chair of Hancock Prospecting Hancock Prospecting Auto-extracted from i
@ Hancock Prospecting Hancock Prospecting Auto-extracted from i
Chair of Hancock Prospecting
@ Hancock Prospecting
Chairman of Hancock Prospecting Pty Limited (HPPL) and the HPPL Group of
@ Hancock Prospecting Pty Limited (HPPL) and the HPPL Group of
director of Hancock Prospecting and HMHT Investments until 31 October 201
@ Hancock Prospecting and HMHT Investments until 31 October 201
|
Google News (13 articles mentioning both) |
| Marcia Langton | Other | ? |
chair of the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma)
@ the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma)
Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne
@ Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne
chair of AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia
@ AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia
chair of the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma) the Voice Design Group (w
@ the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma) the Voice Design Group (w
chair of AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia AIATSIS in
@ AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia AIATSIS in
Co-Chair, Voice Design Group
@ National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne
@
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Google News (3 articles mentioning both) |
| Mark Butler | Other | ? |
Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme
@
Current
Minister for Health and Ageing
@ Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance
Current
Minister for Health and Aged Care
@
Current
Minister for the Environment
@
Secretary for Health
@
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Google News (13 articles mentioning both) |
| Pat Dodson | Other | ? |
chairman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and a Commissioner into
@ the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and a Commissioner into
Special Envoy for Reconciliation
@ Australian Government
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Google News (2 articles mentioning both) |
| Anthony Albanese | Other | ? | Prime Minister of Australia (31st) | Auto-detected from Wikipedia text |
| Grant Blackley | Other | ? | Google News (1 articles mentioning both) | |
| Bike Boy | Other | ? | Google News (2 articles mentioning both) | |
| Alexander Downer | Other | ? | Australia's longest-serving Foreign Minister (1996–2007); former UK High Commissioner; Hakluyt & Co partner | Auto-detected from Alexander Downer's data |
| Anthony Carbines | Other | ? | Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Racing | Auto-detected from Anthony Carbines's data |
| David Hurley | Other | ? | Former Governor-General of Australia (2019–2024) | Auto-detected from David Hurley's data |
| David Pocock | Other | ? | Independent Senator for the ACT | Auto-detected from David Pocock's data |
| Julia Gillard | Other | ? | 27th Prime Minister of Australia (2010–2013); Chair, Wellcome Trust; former Chair, Global Partnership for Education | Auto-detected from Julia Gillard's data |
| Julie Inman Grant | Other | ? | eSafety Commissioner (2017–present) | Auto-detected from Julie Inman Grant's data |
| Kevin Rudd | Other | ? | Australian Ambassador to the United States (2023–present); 26th Prime Minister of Australia (2007–2010, 2013) | Auto-detected from Kevin Rudd's data |
| Martin Foley | Other | ? | Former Victorian Minister for Health (2020-2022); Minister for Mental Health, Ambulance Services, Equality, Creative Industries | Auto-detected from Martin Foley's data |
| Paul Keating | Other | ? | 24th Prime Minister of Australia (1991–1996); Treasurer (1983–1991) | Auto-detected from Paul Keating's data |
| Noel Pearson | Other | ? |
Founder and Director
@ Cape York Institute
Current
director of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership Auto-extracted
@ the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership Auto-extracted
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Google News (2 articles mentioning both) |
| Peter Dutton | Other | ? | Leader of the Opposition | Auto-detected from Wikipedia text |
| Scott Morrison | Other | ? | Former Prime Minister of Australia (2018–2022) | Auto-detected from Wikipedia text |
| James Paterson | Other | ? | Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, Senator for Victoria | Wikipedia internal link |
| Claire Chandler | Other | ? | Senator for Tasmania | Auto-detected from Claire Chandler's profile data |
| Daniel Andrews | Other | ? | Former Premier of Victoria (2014–2023) | Auto-detected from accumulated intelligence |
| Jacinta Allan | Other | ? | Premier of Victoria, Minister for Commonwealth-State Relations | Auto-detected from accumulated intelligence |
| Luke Donnellan | Other | ? | Former Minister (resigned from cabinet) | Auto-detected from accumulated intelligence |
Conflicts of Interest
| Severity | Type | Description | Connected To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleged | Revolving Door |
Appointed during Scott Morrison's tenure
Andrew Hastie was appointed to 'Assistant Minister for Defence' (starting 2020-01-01) while Scott Morrison served as 'Prime Minister of Australia' (2018-08-24 – 2022-05-23). Potential patronage — requires investigation.
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Auto-detected career overlap (same jurisdiction) | |
| Alleged | Grant |
Pat Dodson's org Australian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Pat Dodson has career ties to Australian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Australian Government Actuary Commonwealth of Australia'. Connected to Andrew Hastie.
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Pat Dodson
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Grant |
Brian Houston's org Andrew Evans is a grant recipient
Associate Brian Houston has career ties to Andrew Evans, which matches grant recipient 'ANDREW EVANS'. Connected to Andrew Hastie.
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Brian Houston
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Contract |
John Holland Group / CCCC linked to contractor John Holland
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC has a name match with contractor John Holland. This associate is connected to Andrew Hastie. Requires verification.
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John Holland Group / CCCC
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Auto-detected contractor-associate name match |
| Alleged | Revolving Door |
John Holland Group / CCCC's role at CPB Contractors links to contractor CPB Contractors
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC held the role 'Connection to CPB Contractors' at CPB Contractors, which matches contractor CPB Contractors. Connected to Andrew Hastie.
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John Holland Group / CCCC
|
Auto-detected career-contractor overlap |
| Alleged | undeclared_interest |
John Holland Group / CCCC matches donor 'John Holland Group — CUMULATIVE TOTAL (pre-CCCC)' ($190031.00 to Australian Labor Party (all branches))
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC name-matches political donor 'John Holland Group — CUMULATIVE TOTAL (pre-CCCC)' who donated $190031.00 to Australian Labor Party (all branches) (2000-2010). This associate is connected to Andrew Hastie.
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John Holland Group / CCCC
|
Auto-detected donor-associate name match |
| Alleged | Grant |
John Holland Group / CCCC's org CPB Contractors is a grant recipient
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC has career ties to CPB Contractors, which matches grant recipient 'CPB CONTRACTORS PTY LIMITED'. Connected to Andrew Hastie.
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John Holland Group / CCCC
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Revolving Door |
Ben Davis's role at GHD links to contractor GHD
Associate Ben Davis held the role 'Connection to GHD' at GHD, which matches contractor GHD. Connected to Andrew Hastie.
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Ben Davis
|
Auto-detected career-contractor overlap |
| Alleged | Grant |
Ben Davis's org GHD is a grant recipient
Associate Ben Davis has career ties to GHD, which matches grant recipient 'GHD (FIJI) PTE LTD'. Connected to Andrew Hastie.
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Ben Davis
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Revolving Door |
Linda Hurley's role at GHD links to contractor GHD
Associate Linda Hurley held the role 'Connection to GHD' at GHD, which matches contractor GHD. Connected to Andrew Hastie.
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Linda Hurley
|
Auto-detected career-contractor overlap |
| Alleged | Grant |
Linda Hurley's org GHD is a grant recipient
Associate Linda Hurley has career ties to GHD, which matches grant recipient 'GHD (FIJI) PTE LTD'. Connected to Andrew Hastie.
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Linda Hurley
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Grant |
Tim Ayres's org Australian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Tim Ayres has career ties to Australian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Australian Government Actuary Commonwealth of Australia'. Connected to Andrew Hastie.
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Tim Ayres
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Grant |
Zed Seselja's org Treasury and Finance is a grant recipient
Associate Zed Seselja has career ties to Treasury and Finance, which matches grant recipient 'Government of South Australia Department of Treasury and Finance'. Connected to Andrew Hastie.
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Zed Seselja
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Grant |
Yorick Piper's org Victorian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Yorick Piper has career ties to Victorian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Victorian Government Department of Families, Fairness and Housing'. Connected to Andrew Hastie.
|
Yorick Piper
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Revolving Door |
Appointed during Anthony Albanese's tenure
Andrew Hastie was appointed to 'officer who has served as the deputy leader of the Opposition and the deputy leader of' (starting 2026-01-01) while Anthony Albanese served as 'Prime Minister of Australia' (2022-05-23 – present). Potential patronage appointment — requires …
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Auto-detected career overlap |
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Notes
Liberal MP for Canning (WA). Former SAS officer. Shadow Minister for Defence. Co-sanctioned by China alongside Paterson in 2021. Fellow member of the 'Wolverine' group of China-hawkish MPs. Close political ally of Paterson on national security matters.