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Jeroen Weimar

Jeroen Weimar — Findings & Analysis

Rating: C (50/100)

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Accountability Items
18
2 negative findings
Red Rating
11%
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Conflicts of Interest
16
0 critical, 0 high
Relationships
31
tracked connections
Financial Disclosures
0
registered interests
Accountability Rating
Conflicts by Severity
Summary of Findings

Jeroen Weimar — Investigation Brief



Subject Profile


Accountability Rating: C

(50/100)




Jeroen Weimar is a Dutch-born British-Australian public servant. He is best known in the Australian state of Victoria for his leadership roles in Public Transport Victoria, the Victorian government's COVID-19 response, and the Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee. He is currently the secretary of the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning. Jeroen Weimar is a Dutch-born British-Australian public servant. He is best known in the Australian state of Victoria for his leader



Pattern Analysis



Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'): 1 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Luke Donnellan. Pattern suggests patronage.



Key Appointments (1)



  • **Director of Transport Policing and Enforcement** (State Government)

    • — Jan 2008 to ?

    — *Appointed during Brett Sutton's period in government*




    Accountability Record (18 items)



  • **0** Delivered / Positive

  • **0** Mixed / Under Review

  • **2** Broken / Failed / Negative

  • **16** Unverified / Pending


    • Key Concerns (2)



    Victorian Transport Department chief Jeroen Weimar resigns - The Mandarin



    Victorian Transport Department chief Jeroen Weimar resigns The Mandarin


    [Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT] Victorian Transport Department chief Jeroen Weimar resigns - The Mandarin

    Victorian Transport Department chief Jeroen Weimar resigns The Mandarin


    [Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT] Victorian Transport Department chief Jeroen Weimar resigns - The Mandarin

    Victorian Transp



    Source: Google News

    — [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNQ1ZEeVF...](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNQ1ZEeVFNREVWY3B2elE3RExrNFlDQ1c5MnotQ3NhVG1reGk0OWtWeUVZejJHZzBuOGRiaURXMG5LQURUbFZVbHhaZ1pHNExrazFYMGpWclNfc0JIa2RldXkxalVhU0ZzTHFrRjFhSVVYZzA4d25)




    Controversy (from Wikipedia)



    Jeroen Weimar is a Dutch-born British-Australian public servant. He is best known in the Australian state of Victoria for his leadership roles in Public Transport Victoria, the Victorian government's COVID-19 response, and the Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee. He is currently the secretary of the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning.



    Early life

    Weimar was born in



    Source: Wikipedia

    — [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeroen_Weimar...](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeroen_Weimar)




    Conflicts of Interest (16)



    [ALLEGED] Appointed during Anthony Albanese's tenure



    Jeroen Weimar was appointed to 'secretary of the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)' (starting 2024-12-01) while Anthony Albanese served as 'Prime Minister of Australia' (2022-05-23 – present). Potential patronage appointment — requires investigation.



    Evidence: Auto-detected career overlap



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar. Requires verification.



    Evidence: Auto-detected contractor-associate name match



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected career-contractor overlap



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected donor-associate name match



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected career-contractor overlap



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected career-contractor overlap



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] Appointed during Luke Donnellan's tenure



    Jeroen Weimar was appointed to 'Director of Transport Policing and Enforcement' (starting 2008-01-01) while Luke Donnellan served as 'Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister for Ports by Premier Daniel Andrews' (2006-01-01 – present). Potential patronage — requires investigation.



    Evidence: Auto-detected career overlap (same jurisdiction)



    [ALLEGED] 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 Jeroen Weimar.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] Appointed during Tim Pallas's tenure



    Jeroen Weimar was appointed to 'Director of Transport Policing and Enforcement' (starting 2008-01-01) while Tim Pallas served as 'Assistant Secretary of the ACTU and as Chief of Staff to Premier of Victoria Steve Bracks' (1998-01-01 – present). Potential patronage — requires investigation.



    Evidence: Auto-detected career overlap (same jurisdiction)



    Network Connections (31)


  • **Bill Gates**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Bill Gates have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Pat Conroy**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both Jeroen Weimar and Pat Conroy have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Claire Chandler**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Claire Chandler have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Dan Repacholi**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, department of health, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Dan Repacholi have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **James Paterson**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and James Paterson have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Joel Fitzgibbon**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Joel Fitzgibbon have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Peter Dutton**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Peter Dutton have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Professor Brett Sutton**: Shared organisational connection: department of health. Both Professor Brett Sutton and Jeroen Weimar have documented ties.

  • **Aaron Violi**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Aaron Violi have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Andrew Hastie**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Andrew Hastie have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Luba Grigorovitch**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both Luba Grigorovitch and Jeroen Weimar have documented ties.

  • **David Hurley**: Mentioned in David Hurley's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who."

  • **David Pocock**: Mentioned in David Pocock's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who."

  • **Julia Gillard**: Mentioned in Julia Gillard's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: who."

  • **Julie Inman Grant**: Mentioned in Julie Inman Grant's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: who."

  • **Kevin Rudd**: Mentioned in Kevin Rudd's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: who."

  • **Martin Foley**: Mentioned in Martin Foley's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who."

  • **Paul Keating**: Mentioned in Paul Keating's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: who."

  • **John Setka**: Connection confirmed by 4 news article(s). Headlines: Tools down, dukes up: union in Covid revolt - The Australian | CFMEU blames protests for Covid o

  • **Mark Butler**: Connection confirmed by 1 news article(s). Headlines: Albanese faces rude shock after election honeymoon - SMH.com


    • Open Questions (16 items requiring verification)


  • Vic transport tsar won’t ‘stake his job’ on SRL being completed within budget - Herald Sun

    • (source: Google News)



  • New Secretary of the Department of Transport and Planning - Rail Express

    • (source: Google News)



  • Long serving Victorian public servant Jeroen Weimar lands new government role - Sky News Australia

    • (source: Google News)



  • Cringeworthy moment Jeroen Weimar awkwardly avoids Seven news reporter - Daily Mail

    • (source: Google News)



  • Attack on Weimar’s new role labelled ‘grossly unfair’ - Herald Sun

    • (source: Google News)



  • Covid response chief steps aside - The Australian

    • (source: Google News)



  • Premier 'hopes' to scrap pandemic declaration, COVID-19 Response Commander Jeroen Weimar steps down - 9News

    • (source: Google News)



  • Jeroen Weimar to leave Victorian COVID-19 response role next week - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    • (source: Google News)



  • Sky News Australia. . Victorian COVID-19 Response Commander Jeroen Weimar is set to step down from his role in Victoria’s Department of Health. Watch the full episode at www.skynews.com.au/flash - fac

    • (source: Google News)



  • COVID-19 Update: Who can use the in-home vaccination service? - SBS Australia

    • (source: Google News)




    Evidence Index


  • **Google News**

    • (17 references)



  • **Wikipedia**

    • (1 references)



    Other Findings (16)
    ALLEGED Revolving Door

    Appointed during Tim Pallas's tenure

    Jeroen Weimar was appointed to 'Director of Transport Policing and Enforcement' (starting 2008-01-01) while Tim Pallas served as 'Assistant Secretary of the ACTU and as Chief of Staff to Premier of Victoria Steve Bracks' (1998-01-01 – present). Potential patronage — requires investigation.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    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 Jeroen Weimar. Requires verification.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    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 Jeroen Weimar.

    ALLEGED Revolving Door

    Appointed during Luke Donnellan's tenure

    Jeroen Weimar was appointed to 'Director of Transport Policing and Enforcement' (starting 2008-01-01) while Luke Donnellan served as 'Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister for Ports by Premier Daniel Andrews' (2006-01-01 – present). Potential patronage — requires investigation.

    ALLEGED Revolving Door

    Appointed during Anthony Albanese's tenure

    Jeroen Weimar was appointed to 'secretary of the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)' (starting 2024-12-01) while Anthony Albanese served as 'Prime Minister of Australia' (2022-05-23 – present). Potential patronage appointment — requires investigation.

    The Scorecard (18 items tracked — auto-updated)

    Broken / Failed (2)

    Victorian Transport Department chief Jeroen Weimar resigns - The Mandarin
    Controversy (from Wikipedia)
    Career Timeline
    2008
    Director of Transport Policing and Enforcement
    State Government
    Auto-extracted from Wikipedia. Appointed during Brett Sutton's period in government.
    Relationship Network (31)
    Connection Type Description
    Luba Grigorovitch Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both Luba Grigorovitch and Jeroen Weimar have documented ties.
    Pat Conroy Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both Jeroen Weimar and Pat Conroy have documented ties to these organisations.
    Professor Brett Sutton Business Connection Shared organisational connection: department of health. Both Professor Brett Sutton and Jeroen Weimar have documented ties.
    Aaron Violi Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Aaron Violi have documented ties to these organisations.
    Andrew Hastie Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Andrew Hastie have documented ties to these organisations.
    Bill Gates Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Bill Gates have documented ties to these organisations.
    Claire Chandler Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Claire Chandler have documented ties to these organisations.
    Dan Repacholi Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, department of health, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Dan Repacholi have documented ties to these organisations.
    James Paterson Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and James Paterson have documented ties to these organisations.
    Joel Fitzgibbon Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Joel Fitzgibbon have documented ties to these organisations.
    Peter Dutton Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Jeroen Weimar and Peter Dutton have documented ties to these organisations.
    Alexander Downer Other Mentioned in Alexander Downer's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Brett Sutton Other Mentioned together in Wikipedia article. Context: "By July 2021, he was being regarded as a "side-kick" to the premier, standing with other public figures who made regular media appearances during Melbourne's strict COVID-19 lockdowns, including Andrews, Brett Sutton and Jenny …
    David Hurley Other Mentioned in David Hurley's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who."
    David Pocock Other Mentioned in David Pocock's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who."
    Julia Gillard Other Mentioned in Julia Gillard's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Julie Inman Grant Other Mentioned in Julie Inman Grant's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Kevin Rudd Other Mentioned in Kevin Rudd's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Martin Foley Other Mentioned in Martin Foley's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who."
    Paul Keating Other Mentioned in Paul Keating's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Anthony Carbines Other Mentioned in Anthony Carbines's intelligence data. Context: "- **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who."
    Daniel Andrews Other Mentioned together in Wikipedia article. Context: "In that role, he regularly appeared in televised COVID-19 updates alongside Victorian premier Daniel Andrews."
    Jenny Mikakos Other Mentioned together in Wikipedia article. Context: "By July 2021, he was being regarded as a "side-kick" to the premier, standing with other public figures who made regular media appearances during Melbourne's strict COVID-19 lockdowns, including Andrews, Brett Sutton and Jenny …
    Anthony Albanese Other Mentioned in Jeroen Weimar's intelligence data. Context: "He is best known in the Australian state of Victoria for his leader ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, …
    Jacinta Allan Other Mentioned in Jeroen Weimar's intelligence data. Context: "He is best known in the Australian state of Victoria for his leader ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, …
    Luke Donnellan Other Mentioned in Jeroen Weimar's intelligence data. Context: "He is best known in the Australian state of Victoria for his leader ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, …
    Scott Morrison Other Mentioned in Jeroen Weimar's intelligence data. Context: "He is best known in the Australian state of Victoria for his leader ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, …
    Tim Pallas Other Mentioned in Jeroen Weimar's intelligence data. Context: "He is best known in the Australian state of Victoria for his leader ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, …
    John Setka Other Connection confirmed by 4 news article(s). Headlines: Tools down, dukes up: union in Covid revolt - The Australian | CFMEU blames protests for Covid outbreak at Victorian headqu | Union boss says tradies blocking off Melbourne roads for smo
    Mark Butler Other Connection confirmed by 1 news article(s). Headlines: Albanese faces rude shock after election honeymoon - SMH.com
    Yorick Piper Other Connection confirmed by 1 news article(s). Headlines: Daniel Andrews’ chosen one: How Jacinta Allan became the hei
    Private Sector Employability Assessment (auto-computed)
    Years in Politics
    0
    Private Sector Experience
    0 yrs
    Survival Rating
    5/10
    Red Rating
    11%
    of accountability items
    Critical Conflicts
    0
    Broken Promises
    0

    Assessment

    No private sector experience on record.

    Jeroen Weimar has 0 years in politics and 0 years of private sector experience.

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