Lines, Sue

Senator

Senator for Western Australia

Australian Labor Party

Senate

48th Parliament · First elected 2013

Source · Parliamentary Handbook of the Commonwealth of Australia

Official parliamentary portrait · Parliament of Australia · Last verified 2026-07-12

Verified Australian Government Public Record

Every fact on this page is traceable to an official Australian Government source.

Executive Summary

Source-backed

Lines, Sue is a current Senator, according to the Parliament of Australia Handbook.

No verified records for parliamentary interests, political donations, government procurement, and lobbying registrations are currently linked.

Official Public Office

Official Parliamentary Record

Current office: Senator
Chamber: Senate
State: Western Australia
Party: Australian Labor Party
Status: Current Member
First elected: 15 May 2013
Current Parliament: 48th
Jurisdiction: AU

Official Sources

Parliament Profile Register of Interests Latest Declaration

Publisher: Parliament of Australia · Verification: Official Parliamentary Record · Last verified 2026-07-12

Evidence Overview

Every evidence domain currently in scope for this profile. Each item links to its full section below.

Parliamentary InterestsNone currently linked
Political DonationsNone currently linked
Government ProcurementNone currently linked
Government GrantsPending ingestion
Lobbying RegistrationsNone currently linked
Timeline46 records
Relationship Network3 records
Official Government DocumentsNone currently linked

Coverage Matrix

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Parliamentary Interests
Interests declared on the Senate or House Register of Interests.
No records currently linked
Publisher: Parliament of Australia
Political Donations
Gifts and donations disclosed to the AEC.
No records currently linked
Publisher: Australian Electoral Commission
Government Procurement
Contracts awarded to or by Australian Government agencies.
No records currently linked
Publisher: AusTender · Department of Finance
Government Grants
Grants awarded by Australian Government agencies.
Configured, not yet populated
Publisher: GrantConnect · Department of Finance
Lobbying Registrations
Registered lobbying relationships between representatives and clients.
No records currently linked
Publisher: Federal Register of Lobbyists · Attorney-General's Department
Timeline
Chronology of dated public-record events already linked to this profile.
Records available · 46 records
Publisher: Multiple government publishers
Relationship Network
Connections established from official records, never from inference.
Records available · 3 records
Publisher: Derived from official records
Official Government Documents
Every underlying document that supports this profile.
No records currently linked
Publisher: Original publishers
State & Territory Registers
State and Territory interest and lobbyist registers.
Dataset not yet enabled
Publisher: State & Territory parliaments
Ministerial Diaries
Ministerial diary disclosures published by portfolio departments.
Dataset not yet enabled
Publisher: Prime Minister & Cabinet

Public Profile

Official Role

Senator

Western Australia

Government Sources

1 official publisher

Latest Activity

9 July 2026

Timeline

46 events

Relationship Network

3 verified relationships

Linked Organisations

Official Portrait

Verified

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No verified evidence domains have yet been linked to this profile.

Watching for

Parliamentary Interests
Publisher: Parliament of Australia
Political Donations
Publisher: Australian Electoral Commission
Government Procurement
Publisher: AusTender · Department of Finance
Government Grants
Publisher: GrantConnect · Department of Finance
Lobbying Registrations
Publisher: Federal Register of Lobbyists · Attorney-General's Department

Additional evidence will appear automatically when matching records are identified. Absence of a record does not imply absence of activity.

Key organisations mentioned

Top organisations linked through official public records, ranked by relationship strength.

Timeline

Chronology of 46 verified public-record events, grouped by publisher.

Parliamentary Register of Interests (senate)
46 declarations· Latest lodged 9 July 2026Expand ▾Collapse ▴
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 13. Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
  Reconciliation WA - Membership
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 12. Any sponsored travel or hospitality received where the value of the sponsorship or hospitality exceeds $300
  NAIDOC Ball Tickets x 2 - 5th July 2025 - provider: Minister McCarthy
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 3. Real estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
  Lathlain, WA — Residential
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 3. Real estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
  Griffith, ACT — Residential
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 3. Real estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
  Busselton, WA — Private Use
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 6. Liabilities, indicating the nature of the liability and the creditor concerned
  Mortgage on Residential Property — Bendigo Bank
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 6. Liabilities, indicating the nature of the liability and the creditor concerned
  Car Loan — Liberty Finance
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 8. Saving or investment accounts, indicating their nature and the name of the bank or other institutions concerned
  Savings Account's <br>Electorate Allowance Account<br>Travel Allowance Account <br>Credit Account — Bendigo Bank
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 9. The nature of any other assets (excluding household and personal effects) each valued at more than $7,500
  Motor Vehicle Hyundai Kona
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 9. The nature of any other assets (excluding household and personal effects) each valued at more than $7,500
  Superannuation - Hub Super
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 11. Gifts valued at more than $750 received from official sources (such sources being an Australian or foreign national, State, provincial or local Government or a person holding an office in such a Gover
  Perth Airport Parking Pass - provider: Perth Airport Pty Ltd
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 11. Gifts valued at more than $750 received from official sources (such sources being an Australian or foreign national, State, provincial or local Government or a person holding an office in such a Gover
  Silk scarf - provider: Kirrikan
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 12. Any sponsored travel or hospitality received where the value of the sponsorship or hospitality exceeds $300
  Qantas Chairmans Lounge Membership - provider: Qantas
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 12. Any sponsored travel or hospitality received where the value of the sponsorship or hospitality exceeds $300
  Virgin Club Membership - provider: Virgin Australia
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 12. Any sponsored travel or hospitality received where the value of the sponsorship or hospitality exceeds $300
  Triple J One Night Stand concert Busselton plus backstage tour - provider: Triple J radio station
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 12. Any sponsored travel or hospitality received where the value of the sponsorship or hospitality exceeds $300
  Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume Tickets - 10th July 2025 - provider: Arts & Culture Trust WA
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 13. Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
  Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA - Donation
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 13. Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
  Refugee Council Australia - Donation
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 13. Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
  Emilys List - Donation
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 13. Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
  Australian Labor Party - Donation
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 13. Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
  Medecins Sans Frontieres - Donation
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 13. Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
  WACOSS - Membership
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 13. Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
  United Workers Union - Membership
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 13. Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
  Yokai - Membership
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Committee home page](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Senators_Interests) [toggle](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Senators_Interests/Senators_Interests_Register/112096#)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Role of the Committee](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Senators_Interests/Role_of_the_Committee)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Committee membership](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Senators_Interests/Committee_membership)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Register of Senators' Interests](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Senators_Interests/Senators_Interests_Register)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 13. Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
  WA Labor - Donation
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 13. Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
  Perth Football Club - Membership
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Tabled volumes](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Senators_Interests/Tabled_volumes)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Safe and respectful workplaces training program register](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Senators_Interests/Safe_and_respectful_workplaces_training_program_register)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Guidelines and resolutions](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Senators_Interests/Guidelines_and_resolutions)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Senate](https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Senate)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Dynamic Red](https://parlwork.aph.gov.au/Senate/DynamicRed)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Seating plan](https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Senators/Seating_plan)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [House of Representatives chamber and business documents](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Chamber_documents/HoR)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Members](https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Members)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Register of Senators' Qualifications](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Senators_Interests/Register_of_Senators_Qualifications)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Reports](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Senators_Interests/Reports)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Forms for Senators](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Senators_Interests/Forms_for_Senators)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Work of the Senate](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Chamber_documents/Senate_chamber_documents)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Senators](https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Senators)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [House of Representatives](https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [Live Minutes](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Chamber_documents/Live_Minutes)
  source
- 9 July 2026
  Declared: 14. Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
  [House of Representatives Seating Plan](https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/House_of_Representatives_Seating_Plan)
  source

Publisher · Multiple official publishersDataset · Aggregated timelineVerification · Source-backedLast updated · 9 July 2026

Relationship Network

How does Lines, Sue connect to other entities on the public record?

3 verified connections

This profile currently connects to 3 verified entities across 1 official government publisher.

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Parliamentary Interests

No verified parliamentary interest declaration records have yet been linked to Lines, Sue from currently ingested official datasets.

Watching: Parliament of Australia

Absence of a record does not imply absence of activity.

Publisher · Parliament of AustraliaDataset · Register of InterestsVerification · Source-backed

Political Donations

Has this entity made or received political donations disclosed to the AEC?

0 transactions · $0

No matching official records are currently linked from the datasets presently ingested. Publisher: Australian Electoral Commission.

Lobbying

Which Commonwealth or State/Territory lobbyist registers mention this entity?

0 records

No matching official records are currently linked from the datasets presently ingested. Publisher: Federal Register of Lobbyists · Attorney-General's Department (and State/Territory registers).

Connected Organisations

Which organisations, agencies or parties appear alongside Lines, Sue on the public record?

3 verified connections

Name	Relationship	Publisher	Verify
Reconciliation WA	declared interest in	Parliamentary Register of Interests (senate)	source
United Workers Union	declared interest in	Parliamentary Register of Interests (senate)	source
Perth Football Club	declared interest in	Parliamentary Register of Interests (senate)	source

Connected People

Which other people appear alongside Lines, Sue on shared official records?

0 verified connections

No other people have yet been linked to this person from currently ingested official records.

Official Affiliations

Indirect affiliations recorded on the Parliament of Australia Handbook. These are not investigative relationships.

ChamberSenate
State/TerritoryWestern Australia
PartyAustralian Labor Party

Official Government Documents

Every document below is published by an Australian Government body and can be opened directly from its original source.

Kind	Dataset	Date	Description	Verify
parliament	Parliament of Australia — Handbook	12 July 2026	Official Parliament Profile (Handbook)	open source
interest	Parliament of Australia — Register of Interests	12 July 2026	Register of Interests — profile page	open source
interest	Parliament of Australia — Latest Declaration	—	Latest declaration document	open source

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Official sources

Parliamentary Register of Interests (House)

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Federal Register of Lobbyists

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AusTender (Government Contracts)

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Key information

Full name

Lines, Sue

Current role

Senator

Parliament

48th Parliament

Chamber

Senate

Party

Australian Labor Party

First elected

2013-05-15

Jurisdiction

Source datasets

Timeline events

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