Political Party Activity
Member of the Liberal Party of Australia (NSW Division) since 2001 - member of St Ives Branch.
President of Berowra Federal Electorate Conference 2016-19
Vice President of the NSW Young Liberals 2011-12.
Community Activity
Director, St Ives Rotary Club
Fundraiser, Lifeline Australia and Harbour to Hawkesbury (New York City and Sydney marathons, and trekking the Kokoda Trail)
Personal
Matt resides in Lindfield with his wife Gessika.
Interests
Long distance running and marathons
Bushwalking and hiking
Cheering Sydney Swans, St George-Illawarra Dragons, Gordon Rugby, Sydney Sixers, tennis, golf and V8 Supercars
Qualifications, Occupations and Interests
Qualifications
Master of Public Administration, Harvard University, 2018
Master of United States Studies, University of Sydney, 2010
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Sydney, 2007
Occupations
Head of Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement, The George Institute for Global Health, 2019-23
Management Consultant, KPMG Australia, 2018-19
National Government Relations Manager, The Property Council of Australia, 2015-17
Senior Adviser to the Hon. Mike Baird MP, Premier of NSW and Treasurer, 2014-15
Adviser to the Hon. Barry O'Farrell MP, Premier of NSW and Leader of the Opposition, 2008-14
Electorate Officer to Hon. Philip Ruddock MP and Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, 2006-08
Policy & Research Officer at European Australian Business Council (EABC), 2005-06
Research Intern, National Republican Congressional Committee, Washington DC, 2004.
