Matt Kean

Matt Kean
MP
Member of the New South Wales Parliament
for Hornsby
Assumed office
26 March 2011
Preceded by Judy Hopwood
Majority 12.1 points (2011)
Personal details
Born 16 September 1981
Nationality Australian
Political party Liberal Party of Australia
Alma mater University of Technology Sydney
Occupation Politician
Website Parliamentary webpage Matt Kean MP Webpage

Matthew John "Matt" Kean MP, an Australian politician, is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Hornsby for the Liberal Party since 2011.[1] He is currently chairman of the Joint Standing Committee on the Office of the Valuer-General.

Early years and background

Kean grew up in Wahroonga area and was educated at Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview before attaining a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology, Sydney. He later completed a graduate diploma at the Institute of Chartered Accountants. While at university, he was elected to the UTS Student Representative Council and as the SRC Executive Member for the Haymarket Campus. Kean has been a member of the Liberal Party since 2001, and in 2008, he was elected vice-president of the NSW Young Liberals.[2] During the 2003 State election campaign, Matt Kean worked as an advisor for the Leader of the Opposition, John Brogden. He subsequently worked for the Hon. Catherin Cusack MLC as an advisor while she was Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice and Women.

Prior to entering Parliament, Matt was a Manager at Pricewaterhouse Coopers.[3][4][5] Matt is also an avid cricketer, and long-time member of the Berowra Cricket Club.

Political career

Preselection and 2011 state election campaign

Following announcement of the retirement of the sitting member, Judy Hopwood, Kean contested pre-selection for the safe Liberal seat against Hornsby Mayor, Nick Berman, and Hornsby Councillor, Steve Russell.[6] Kean won endorsement[7] and Berman announced his decision to resign from the Liberal Party and run against Kean as an independent candidate at the 2011 State election.[8][9] At the election, Kean was elected, however the party suffered a swing of 3.5 points. Kean won the seat with 62.1 per cent of the two-party vote[10] with Berman being his main contestor.

Mental health

Matt Kean used his inaugural speech to call on the government to spend as much money on suicide prevention campaigns as it does on road safety campaigns.[11][12] His call for the $10 million campaign received support from Professor Ian Hickey and the Minister for Mental Health Kevin Humphries.[13]

He hosts an annual Youth Forum in conjunction with Black Dog institute, aimed at educating students and teachers about issues relating to mental health.[14] Further, he successfully campaigned for the construction of a new mental health inpatient facility in Hornsby.[15][16]

References

  1. ↑ "Mr (Matt) Matthew John Kean, MP". Members of the NSW Legislative Assembly. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Mr (Matt) Matthew John Kean, MP". Members of the NSW Legislative Assembly. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "Matt Kean". NSW Candidates 2011. Liberal Party of Australia. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
  4. ↑ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matt-Kean-Liberal-for-Hornsby/174261512603159?sk=info
  5. ↑ "Biography". Matt Kean MP.
  6. ↑ Murray, Oliver (1 October 2010). "Three candidates seeking Liberal endorsement for vacant Hornsby seat". Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate (News Limited). Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  7. ↑ Murray, Oliver (15 November 2010). "Matthew Kean wins Liberal preselection battle for Hornsby". Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate (News Limited). Retrieved 10 April 2011.
  8. ↑ Murray, Oliver (11 November 2010). "Hornsby Mayor Nick Berman quits Liberals to stand as independent at state election". Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate (News Limited). Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  9. ↑ Murray, Oliver (17 November 2010). "Hornsby Mayor Nick Berman does not rule out rejoining Liberals". Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate (News Limited). Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  10. ↑ Green, Antony (5 April 2011). "Hornsby". NSW Votes 2011 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Retrieved 10 April 2011.
  11. ↑ "Matt Kean MP Inaugural Speech" (pdf). Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  12. ↑ Nicholls, Sean (16 June 2011). "New MP Spotlights Suicide Prevention". Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Mdia).
  13. ↑ Jensen, Erik; Smith, Alexander (17 June 2011). "Plea for suicide campaign prompts federal support". Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media).
  14. ↑ Karlovsky, Brian (12 April 2012). "Mental Health on bbotsleigh Agenda". Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate (News Limited).
  15. ↑ "Mental Health Services in Hornsby Boosted". Media. Matt Kean MP.
  16. ↑ Murray, Oliver (8 September 2011). "BUDGET 2011: Mental Health Unit to Receive Major Upgrade". Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate (News Limited).

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Parliament of New South Wales
Preceded by
Judy Hopwood		 Member for Hornsby
2011 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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