Matt Kean

Matt Kean MP
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Hornsby
Incumbent
Assumed office 26 March 2011
Preceded by	Judy Hopwood
Majority	12.1% (2011)
Personal details
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Alma mater	University of Technology Sydney
Occupation	Chartered accountant
Website	Parliamentary 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]

Early years and background

Kean grew up in the Hornsby area and was educated at Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview and the University of Technology, Sydney. He is a chartered accountant and worked for Pricewaterhouse Coopers.^[2][3][4] A Vice-President of the Young Liberals, Kean has been a member of the Liberal Party since 2001.

Political career

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.^[5] Kean won endorsement^[6] and Berman announced his decision to resign from the Liberal Party and run against Kean as an independent candidate at the 2011 State election.^[7][8] At the election, Kean was elected, however the party suffered a swing of 3.5 per cent. Kean won the seat with 62.1 per cent of the vote on a two party preferred basis^[9] with Berman being his main contestor.

References

1. ^ "Mr (Matt) Matthew John Kean, MP". Members of the NSW Legislative Assembly. Parliament of New South Wales. http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/members.nsf/1f05a073cb5a49a2ca256e7c00184cda/7364dd5139b85adaca257860007b37cb?OpenDocument. Retrieved 30 April 2011. 
2. ^ "Matt Kean". NSW Candidates 2011. Liberal Party of Australia. http://www.nsw.liberal.org.au/nsw-candidates/matt-kean.html. Retrieved 10 April 2011. 
3. ^ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matt-Kean-Liberal-for-Hornsby/174261512603159?sk=info
4. ^ http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/lifematters/new-mp-spotlights-suicide-prevention-20110615-1g3ot.html
5. ^ Murray, Oliver (1 October 2010). "Three candidates seeking Liberal endorsement for vacant Hornsby seat". Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate (News Limited). http://hornsby-advocate.whereilive.com.au/news/story/three-candidates-seeking-liberal-endorsement-for-vacant-hornsby-seat/. Retrieved 30 April 2011. 
6. ^ Murray, Oliver (15 November 2010). "Matthew Kean wins Liberal preselection battle for Hornsby". Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate (News Limited). http://hornsby-advocate.whereilive.com.au/news/story/matthew-kean-wins-liberal-preselection-battle-for-hornsby/. Retrieved 10 April 2011. 
7. ^ 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). http://hornsby-advocate.whereilive.com.au/news/story/hornsby-mayor-nick-berman-quits-liberals-to-stand-as-independent-at-state-election/. Retrieved 30 April 2011. 
8. ^ Murray, Oliver (17 November 2010). "Hornsby Mayor Nick Berman does not rule out rejoining Liberals". Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate (News Limited). http://hornsby-advocate.whereilive.com.au/news/story/hornsby-mayor-nick-berman-does-not-rule-out-rejoining-liberals/. Retrieved 30 April 2011. 
9. ^ Green, Antony (5 April 2011). "Hornsby". NSW Votes 2011 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). http://www.abc.net.au/elections/nsw/2011/guide/horn.htm. Retrieved 10 April 2011. 

External links

• Mr (Matt) Matthew John KEAN, MP - Parliament of New South Wales.

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

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