Accountability Items
24
11 negative findings
Red Rating
46%
of all rated items
Conflicts of Interest
15
0 critical, 0 high
Relationships
34
tracked connections
Financial Disclosures
0
registered interests
Accountability Rating
Conflicts by Severity
Summary of Findings

Luke Donnellan — Investigation Brief



Subject Profile



Luke Donnellan — Former Minister (resigned from cabinet).


Party: Australian Labor Party


Electorate/Jurisdiction: Narre Warren North


Accountability Rating: D

(30/100)




MP for Narre Warren North 2010-2022. Admitted to paying for ALP memberships (branch stacking) before IBAC Operation Watts findings were delivered. His admission exposed the systematic factional patronage that underpins the Victorian ALP machine: branch stacking controls preselections, preselections control who enters parliament, who enters parliament controls who becomes minister, who becomes minister controls who oversees contracts. Resigned from cabinet October 2021 but kept his MP seat and sa



Pattern Analysis



Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'): 7 roles, multiple appointments under Daniel Andrews, Tim Pallas. Pattern suggests patronage.



Revolving Door: 7 government roles held: Secretary for Treasury and Finance → Minister for Roads and Road Safety and M → Member for Narre Warren North → Minister for Roads and Road Safety and M → Minister for Roads and Road Safety → Minister for Child Protection and Minist → Minister for Child Protection



Key Appointments (7)



  • **Secretary for Treasury and Finance** (State Government)
  • — Jan 2006 to ?




  • **Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister for Ports by Premier Daniel Andrews** (State Government)
  • — Jan 2006 to ?

    — *Appointed during Daniel Andrews's period in government*




  • **Member for Narre Warren North** (Victorian Parliament)
  • — Nov 2010 to Nov 2022




  • **Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister for Ports in the First Andrews Ministry** (State Government)
  • — Dec 2014 to ?




  • **Minister for Roads and Road Safety** (Victorian Government)
  • — Dec 2014 to Nov 2018




  • **Minister for Child Protection and Minister for Disability** (State Government)
  • — Jan 2018 to present

    — *Appointed during Daniel Andrews's period in government*




  • **Minister for Child Protection** (Victorian Government)
  • — Nov 2018 to Oct 2021




    Accountability Record (24 items)



  • **0** Delivered / Positive

  • **1** Mixed / Under Review

  • **11** Broken / Failed / Negative

  • **12** Unverified / Pending


  • Key Concerns (11)



    IBAC Operation Watts — systemic corruption exposed



    The IBAC investigation revealed industrial-scale branch stacking in the Victorian ALP. While the primary focus was on Adem Somyurek's faction, Donnellan's admission showed the practice extended across factional lines. The system that was found corrupt is the same system that elevated Allan, Andrews, Pallas, and others to power.



    Source: IBAC Operation Watts Special Report




    Controversy (from Wikipedia)



    Luke Anthony Donnellan (born 26 March 1966) is a former Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly between 2002 and his retirement in 2022, representing Narre Warren North. He was the Minister for Child Protection and the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers in the Second Andrews Ministry from December 2018 until October 2021. He also served as t



    Source: Wikipedia

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




    Admitted to branch stacking — paying ALP memberships



    Admitted to paying for ALP memberships in a practice known as branch stacking. This is the mechanism by which factional operatives control who votes in preselection ballots, and therefore who enters parliament. The practice was exposed by IBAC Operation Watts.



    Source: IBAC Operation Watts Special Report




    Anthony Albanese stands by branch stacking MP Anthony Byrne amid Ibac revelations - The Guardian



    Anthony Albanese stands by branch stacking MP Anthony Byrne amid Ibac revelations The Guardian


    [Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT] Anthony Albanese stands by branch stacking MP Anthony Byrne amid Ibac revelations - The Guardian

    Anthony Albanese stands by branch stacking MP Anthony Byrne amid Ibac revelations The Guardian



    Source: Google News

    — [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxPYzlZc3V...](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxPYzlZc3VFRFk5NHZMc056T1pjX01jWU1sbFpGelVJSWZJSlVvWWdnRTNnTnFaTFAxdV93Z255d3NhVWl0bTY2dGdDdzlKWlU2VXdKaU9jdUhIMDBSN3dFVzVEaWtyaVBCdHFEZjZFQUJZekY4UTY)




    Ibac Victoria: ‘I behaved appropriately’, Dan Andrews says after Donnellan's resignation – video - The Guardian



    Ibac Victoria: ‘I behaved appropriately’, Dan Andrews says after Donnellan's resignation – video The Guardian


    [Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT] Ibac Victoria: ‘I behaved appropriately’, Dan Andrews says after Donnellan's resignation – video - The Guardian

    Ibac Victoria: ‘I behaved appropriately’, Dan Andrews says after Donnellan's resignation – video The Guardian



    Source: Google News

    — [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5AFBVV95cUxONTRXYUt...](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5AFBVV95cUxONTRXYUtEaGJMLVF0dDNlNmVmTkRjbzJERTZXQUZ6VGV4OWZGZHk1c0FxZlpfVmZiclJvRHROUXhSaHRtS09FZjh2SUgxWVZfZHN4WmdhYlRVOXNuWUpaMHZReVBaNDRNWEl3ZFAxazlzSV9Rd1N)




    Minister resigns after allegedly paying membership fees for others in branch-stacking scheme - The Age



    Minister resigns after allegedly paying membership fees for others in branch-stacking scheme The Age


    [Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT] Minister resigns after allegedly paying membership fees for others in branch-stacking scheme - The Age

    Minister resigns after allegedly paying membership fees for others in branch-stacking scheme The Age



    Source: Google News

    — [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7gFBVV95cUxQOFBDSzN...](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7gFBVV95cUxQOFBDSzN5OUZucjVFbTg5RXZDMTRWRHFVY01QQWFJOXhjbUptUFVrMDRpdWxNWnoyQmpqSnVkSnBnWDZUR1ZPcWpGZUF6Y2NhZVlmaGpZTVdyZjJENTgyNVdhMkd5cUpHVHBKLUF2LW5oUEN2MFh)




    Ibac: Luke Donnellan quits Victorian cabinet after allegedly paying others’ membership fees - The Guardian



    Ibac: Luke Donnellan quits Victorian cabinet after allegedly paying others’ membership fees The Guardian


    [Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT] Ibac: Luke Donnellan quits Victorian cabinet after allegedly paying others’ membership fees - The Guardian

    Ibac: Luke Donnellan quits Victorian cabinet after allegedly paying others’ membership fees The Guardian



    Source: Google News

    — [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxNdE9rV0U...](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxNdE9rV0UzTV91MkJONVQtRUNVSl9HdVAyaWt2MVVXVXNrOGFzQ203WjJHSW9YYk05eG14aGE3RXUyTmJVN01qV0k1bDlJcW5CS3Jmc0d0UTRteEJSbTlabEtpWHE4ZG5MQWdPd0xyMEJjVEwycWQ)




    Labor MP quits after explosive IBAC claims - The Australian



    Labor MP quits after explosive IBAC claims The Australian


    [Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT] Minister quits after explosive IBAC claims - News.com.au

    Minister quits after explosive IBAC claims News.com.au


    [Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT] Labor MP quits after explosive IBAC claims - The Australian

    Labor MP quits after explosive IBAC claims The Australian


    [Mon,



    Source: Google News

    — [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8gFBVV95cUxNcFB3dDM...](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8gFBVV95cUxNcFB3dDMxUUdMRmlFZTBhQTcybHlUN3VDa0N6UmhBR29fay1CNEhod2x0NmpnZHNla1JaQV84WkJMV1E4Ml9BeTBNOXhTeEM4a2ZjMGctTjNFZUhOcXB1TWRzUTh2cExaWUlKLTdWRHVIM2c1YkJ)




    Victorian Labor MP Luke Donnellan resigns from cabinet over branch-stacking allegations - 9News



    Victorian Labor MP Luke Donnellan resigns from cabinet over branch-stacking allegations 9News


    [Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT] Victorian Labor MP Luke Donnellan resigns from cabinet over branch-stacking allegations - 9News

    Victorian Labor MP Luke Donnellan resigns from cabinet over branch-stacking allegations 9News



    Source: Google News

    — [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAJBVV95cUxNSUd2cFg...](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAJBVV95cUxNSUd2cFgxa3NnME5rZUFZa25sWlNya1BOdllNbktNa2x1WXA0cWY3Q2F3UDl6RFdpWVpkQ3RrSmVRZ3JXODFWeU9RVmI0UElua1dPdHpJNlVFN2FXM2ZaWjEzWjNkYzY5VVdTUXZwbVJEVDdqMUt)




    Minister resigns as anti-corruption watchdog begins public hearings into branch stacking - Australian Broadcasting Corporation



    Minister resigns as anti-corruption watchdog begins public hearings into branch stacking Australian Broadcasting Corporation


    [Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT] Minister resigns as anti-corruption watchdog begins public hearings into branch stacking - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    Minister resigns as anti-corruption watchdog begins public hearings into branch stacking



    Source: Google News

    — [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPbkUxTVN...](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPbkUxTVNieVlyN01YU0dDNjNyNkFodWhBWHlLUXNZWUN6UER6NlJwRGVJUERHNmpkMHdQMEJRT2tZazBhSVc5a0lLdVlYejRsOFh5cy1KekdtT2YzaWU2bC10UjY1ZklUN0YwZU1naUF0dWpZYlB)




    Victoria Labor corruption inquiry: what the Ibac hearings mean for Daniel Andrews’ government - The Guardian



    Victoria Labor corruption inquiry: what the Ibac hearings mean for Daniel Andrews’ government The Guardian


    [Sat, 09 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT] Victoria Labor corruption inquiry: what the Ibac hearings mean for Daniel Andrews’ government - The Guardian

    Victoria Labor corruption inquiry: what the Ibac hearings mean for Daniel Andrews’ government The Guardian



    Source: Google News

    — [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5gFBVV95cUxOdjAzaDV...](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5gFBVV95cUxOdjAzaDV0Nnlmcl9GWkFadGtOZlplNjJNZnBrZW9TMkdEb19lN1VCeXd3MDVwa2VrSmVCSWFSMTMwR2Z2Tm9ocjVNaDhobVlWb3BoTFk2LUJ4OXZ2YklQWmpFV1VLZ0JJcUpDWUtwcW1iTzhLZEN)




    Conflicts of Interest (15)



    [ALLEGED] Appointed during Daniel Andrews's tenure



    Luke Donnellan was appointed to 'Minister for Child Protection and Minister for Disability' (starting 2018-01-01) while Daniel Andrews served as 'Premier of Victoria' (2014-12-04 – 2023-09-27). 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 Luke Donnellan.



    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 Luke Donnellan. 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 Luke Donnellan.



    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 Luke Donnellan.



    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 Luke Donnellan.



    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 Luke Donnellan.



    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 Luke Donnellan.



    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 Luke Donnellan.



    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 Luke Donnellan.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] Appointed during Tim Pallas's tenure



    Luke Donnellan was appointed to 'Minister for Child Protection and Minister for Disability' (starting 2018-01-01) 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)



    [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 Luke Donnellan.



    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 Luke Donnellan.



    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 Luke Donnellan.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [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 Luke Donnellan.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    Network Connections (34)


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

  • **Julie Inman Grant**: Shared organisational connection: who. Both Luke Donnellan and Julie Inman Grant have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Yorick Piper**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both Yorick Piper and Luke Donnellan have documented ties.

  • **Jacinta Allan**: Same party (Australian Labor Party), overlapping terms.

  • **Jenny Mikakos**: Same party (Australian Labor Party), overlapping terms.

  • **Tim Pallas**: Same party (Australian Labor Party), overlapping terms.

  • **Gavin Jennings**: Name appears in Gavin Jennings's profile. Context: "also managed legislative strategy to pass controversial legislation including pand


  • pattern an


  • **Alexander Downer**: Mentioned in Alexander Downer's intelligence data. Context: "- **Luke Donnellan**: Shared organisational connection: who."

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

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

  • **Martin Foley**: Mentioned in Martin Foley's intelligence data. Context: "org/wiki/Martin_Foley_(politician) Foley was the Victorian Minister for Health from September

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

  • **Scott Morrison**: Mentioned in Luke Donnellan's intelligence data. Context: "Resigned from cabinet October 2021 but kept his MP seat and sa


  • Pattern Analysis



    **Se


  • **Aaron Violi**: Mentioned in Aaron Violi's intelligence data. Context: "Pre-politics career: Yarra Valley Snack F


  • Pattern Analysis



    **Serial Appointments ('Jobs


  • **Andrew Hastie**: Mentioned in Andrew Hastie's intelligence data. Context: "## Pattern Analysis


  • Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'): 8 roles, multiple appoi


  • **Bridget Vallence**: Mentioned in Bridget Vallence's intelligence data. Context: "Worked across Australian, Asi


  • Pattern Analysis



    **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for th


  • **Dan Repacholi**: Mentioned in Dan Repacholi's intelligence data. Context: "International Shooting


  • Pattern Analysis



    **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):*


  • **David Pocock**: Mentioned in David Pocock's intelligence data. Context: "Arrested in 2014 for chaining himself to mining equipment at Whitehaven Coal's Maules Creek c

  • **James Paterson**: Mentioned in James Paterson's intelligence data. Context: "Pre-politics career dominated by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), where he served as

  • **Jeroen Weimar**: Mentioned in Jeroen Weimar's intelligence data. Context: "He is best known in the Australian state of Victoria for his leader


  • Pattern Analysis



    Open Questions (12 items requiring verification)


  • Why Taiwan matters to Australia’s Indo-Pacific future - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
  • (source: Google News)



  • New group wants deeper ties between Australia and its fourth-largest trading partner - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • (source: Google News)



  • Ex-Labor MPs, advisers flock to lobbying roles - The Age
  • (source: Google News)



  • From milkman to minister: Who is Luke Donnellan? - The Age
  • (source: Google News)



  • Spirit of sacrifice - Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star Journal
  • (source: Google News)



  • Victoria's Roads Minister apologises for 'kick in the dick' comment to Mayor Jo Beard - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • (source: Google News)



  • Think before taking risks on the roads this Christmas - Transport Accident Commission - TAC
  • (source: Google News)



  • 'You've got to be a dickhead': Minister lashes out at truck drivers hitting Footscray bridge - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • (source: Google News)



  • Minister felt 'like a fool' over blunder delaying Swan St bridge upgrade - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • (source: Google News)



  • Pedestrian safety no laughing matter - Transport Accident Commission - TAC
  • (source: Google News)




    Evidence Index


  • **Google News**
  • (20 references)



  • **IBAC Operation Watts Special Report**


  • **Victorian Parliament**


  • **Wikipedia**
  • (1 references)



    Other Findings (15)
    ALLEGED Revolving Door

    Appointed during Tim Pallas's tenure

    Luke Donnellan was appointed to 'Minister for Child Protection and Minister for Disability' (starting 2018-01-01) 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 Luke Donnellan.

    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 Luke Donnellan. 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 Luke Donnellan.

    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 Luke Donnellan.

    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 Luke Donnellan.

    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 Luke Donnellan.

    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 Luke Donnellan.

    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 Luke Donnellan.

    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 Luke Donnellan.

    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 Luke Donnellan.

    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 Luke Donnellan.

    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 Luke Donnellan.

    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 Luke Donnellan.

    ALLEGED Revolving Door

    Appointed during Daniel Andrews's tenure

    Luke Donnellan was appointed to 'Minister for Child Protection and Minister for Disability' (starting 2018-01-01) while Daniel Andrews served as 'Premier of Victoria' (2014-12-04 – 2023-09-27). Potential patronage appointment — requires investigation.

    The Scorecard (24 items tracked — auto-updated)

    Mixed (1)

    Resigned from ministry but kept MP seat and salary

    Broken / Failed (11)

    IBAC Operation Watts — systemic corruption exposed
    Controversy (from Wikipedia)
    Admitted to branch stacking — paying ALP memberships
    Anthony Albanese stands by branch stacking MP Anthony Byrne amid Ibac revelations - The Guardian
    Ibac Victoria: ‘I behaved appropriately’, Dan Andrews says after Donnellan's resignation – video - The Guardian
    Labor MP quits after explosive IBAC claims - The Australian
    Victorian Labor MP Luke Donnellan resigns from cabinet over branch-stacking allegations - 9News
    Minister resigns after allegedly paying membership fees for others in branch-stacking scheme - The Age
    Ibac: Luke Donnellan quits Victorian cabinet after allegedly paying others’ membership fees - The Guardian
    Minister resigns as anti-corruption watchdog begins public hearings into branch stacking - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    Victoria Labor corruption inquiry: what the Ibac hearings mean for Daniel Andrews’ government - The Guardian
    Career Timeline
    2006
    Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister for Ports by Premier Daniel Andrews
    State Government
    Auto-extracted from Wikipedia. Appointed during Daniel Andrews's period in government.
    2006
    Secretary for Treasury and Finance
    State Government
    Auto-extracted from Wikipedia.
    2010 – 2022
    Member for Narre Warren North
    Victorian Parliament
    2014
    Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister for Ports in the First Andrews Ministry
    State Government
    Auto-extracted from Wikipedia.
    2014 – 2018
    Minister for Roads and Road Safety
    Victorian Government
    2018 – now
    Minister for Child Protection and Minister for Disability
    State Government
    Auto-extracted from Wikipedia. Appointed during Daniel Andrews's period in government.
    Current
    2018 – 2021
    Minister for Child Protection
    Victorian Government
    Resigned from ministry after admitting to branch stacking.
    Relationship Network (34)
    Connection Type Description
    Yorick Piper Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both Yorick Piper and Luke Donnellan have documented ties.
    Bill Gates Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Luke Donnellan and Bill Gates have documented ties to these organisations.
    Julie Inman Grant Business Connection Shared organisational connection: who. Both Luke Donnellan and Julie Inman Grant have documented ties to these organisations.
    Tim Pallas Faction / Ally Same party (Australian Labor Party), overlapping terms.
    Jacinta Allan Faction / Ally Same party (Australian Labor Party), overlapping terms.
    Jenny Mikakos Faction / Ally Same party (Australian Labor Party), overlapping terms.
    Gavin Jennings Other Name appears in Gavin Jennings's profile. Context: "also managed legislative strategy to pass controversial legislation including pand ## pattern analysis **serial appointments ('jobs for the boys'):** 7 roles, multiple appointments under luke donnellan, daniel andrews, tim pallas."
    Scott Morrison Other Mentioned in Luke Donnellan's intelligence data. Context: "Resigned from cabinet October 2021 but kept his MP seat and sa ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 8 roles, multiple appointments under Scott Morrison, Daniel Andrews, Tim Pallas."
    Aaron Violi Other Mentioned in Aaron Violi's intelligence data. Context: "Pre-politics career: Yarra Valley Snack F ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 9 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, Daniel Andrews, Luke Donnellan, Jacinta Allan."
    Andrew Hastie Other Mentioned in Andrew Hastie's intelligence data. Context: "## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 8 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, Daniel Andrews, Luke Donnellan, Jacinta Allan."
    Bridget Vallence Other Mentioned in Bridget Vallence's intelligence data. Context: "Worked across Australian, Asi ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 9 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, Daniel Andrews, Luke Donnellan, Jacinta Allan."
    Dan Repacholi Other Mentioned in Dan Repacholi's intelligence data. Context: "International Shooting ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, Daniel Andrews, Luke Donnellan."
    David Pocock Other Mentioned in David Pocock's intelligence data. Context: "Arrested in 2014 for chaining himself to mining equipment at Whitehaven Coal's Maules Creek coal m ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim …
    James Paterson Other Mentioned in James Paterson's intelligence data. Context: "Pre-politics career dominated by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), where he served as a ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 13 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, …
    Daniel Andrews Other Mentioned together in Wikipedia article. Context: "Andrews Government Following Labor's win at the 2014 Victorian state election, Donnellan was appointed Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister for Ports by Premier Daniel Andrews."
    Joel Fitzgibbon Other Mentioned in Joel Fitzgibbon's intelligence data. Context: "His retirement and the coal/climate tension he embodied set the stage for Repacholi's selection as a working coal miner who could credibly represent the electorate's coal interests while staying on-si ## Pattern Analysis …
    Pat Conroy Other Mentioned in Pat Conroy's intelligence data. Context: "## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 3 roles, multiple appointments under Scott Morrison, Luke Donnellan, Daniel Andrews, Tim Pallas."
    Peter Dutton Other Mentioned in Peter Dutton's intelligence data. Context: "## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 11 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, Daniel Andrews, Luke Donnellan."
    Aaron Violi Other Associate mentioned in Luke Donnellan's data. Context: "Context: "## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 11 roles, multiple appoi - **Aaron Violi**: Mentioned in Aaron Violi's intelligence data."
    Adem Somyurek Other Associate mentioned in Luke Donnellan's data. Context: "While the primary focus was on Adem Somyurek's faction, Donnellan's admission showed the practice extended across factional lines."
    John Setka Other Connection confirmed by 4 news article(s). Headlines: Andrews says he has always followed the rules as branch-stac | IBAC Investigation: Taxpayer-funded staffer spent up to 80pc | Labor warlord ‘spat venom’ at staffer - The Australian
    Luba Grigorovitch Other Connection confirmed by 2 news article(s). Headlines: Political oblivion for Somyurek allies - The Australian | Sarah Connolly to run for Laverton as Labor Party at war - H
    Dan Andrews Other Associate mentioned in Luke Donnellan's data. Context: "com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxPYzlZc3VFRFk5NHZMc056T1pjX01jWU1sbFpGelVJSWZJSlVvWWdnRTNnTnFaTFAxdV93Z255d3NhVWl0bTY2dGdDdzlKWlU2VXdKaU9jdUhIMDBSN3dFVzVEaWtyaVBCdHFEZjZFQUJZekY4UTY) ### Ibac Victoria: ‘I behaved appropriately’, Dan Andrews says after Donnellan's resignation – video - The Guardian"
    Alexander Downer Other Mentioned in Alexander Downer's intelligence data. Context: "- **Luke Donnellan**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Julia Gillard Other Mentioned in Julia Gillard's intelligence data. Context: "- **Luke Donnellan**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Kevin Rudd Other Mentioned in Kevin Rudd's intelligence data. Context: "- **Luke Donnellan**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Martin Foley Other Mentioned in Martin Foley's intelligence data. Context: "org/wiki/Martin_Foley_(politician) Foley was the Victorian Minister for Health from September 2020 — taking over the portfolio from Jenny Mikakos, who resigned over the hote ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** …
    Paul Keating Other Mentioned in Paul Keating's intelligence data. Context: "- **Luke Donnellan**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Jeroen Weimar 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, …
    Anthony Carbines Other Wikipedia article links to Anthony Carbines's article. Direct connection.
    Anthony Albanese Other Both mentioned in news: "Anthony Albanese stands by branch stacking MP Anthony Byrne amid Ibac revelations - The Guardian"
    Brett Sutton Other Name appears in Brett Sutton's profile. Context: "in addition to his role as chief health officer of victoria, sutton is currently chief human biosecurity officer for victoria, a fellow of the royal society for public health, a fellow of the …
    Claire Chandler Other Name appears in Claire Chandler's profile. Context: "## pattern analysis **serial appointments ('jobs for the boys'):** 1 roles, multiple appointments under luke donnellan, tim pallas."
    David Hurley Other Name appears in David Hurley's profile. Context: "his tenure as gg is defined by one act: signing the instruments that appointed morrison to five secret ministerial portfoli ## pattern analysis **serial appointments ('jobs for the boys'):** 11 roles, multiple appointments …
    Private Sector Employability Assessment (auto-computed)
    Years in Politics
    12
    Private Sector Experience
    0 yrs
    Survival Rating
    5/10
    Red Rating
    46%
    of accountability items
    Critical Conflicts
    0
    Broken Promises
    0

    Assessment

    No private sector experience on record.

    Luke Donnellan has 12 years in politics and 0 years of private sector experience.

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