Matthew Thomas Cross is an Australian politician. He was elected a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Davidson for the Liberal Party in 2023.[1][2]
He currently serves as the Shadow Assistant Minister for Education and Shadow Assistant Minister for Government Accountability[3] in the Speakman Shadow Ministry.
Education
Cross attended St Leo's Catholic College in Wahroonga.[1]
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Master of United States Studies at the University of Sydney.
Cross later graduated with a Master of Public Administration from John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University[1]
Career
Cross commenced his career working in the local offices of Philip Ruddock and Gladys Berejiklian whilst undertaking undergraduate studies.[4]
He also undertook an internship at the National Republican Congressional Committee in Washington DC and was a policy and research officer at the European Australian Business Council.[2]
Upon graduating from university, Cross served as an adviser to NSW Premiers Barry O'Farrell and Mike Baird.[5]
In 2015, Cross moved to the corporate and not-for-profit sectors working for KPMG, the Property Council of Australia, and The George Institute for Global Health.[1]
Political career
Upon his election, Cross was appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Transport and Roads, Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and as a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety.[2]
In his inaugural speech to the NSW Parliament in May 2023, Cross spoke about his Liberal values and his long-term interest in home ownership and preventative health. He also spoke of the "politics and leadership of inclusion".[6]
In May 2024, Cross shared he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer and was undergoing treatment. It was found when he was donating blood to the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d "Davidson – NSW Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ a b c "Mr (Matt) Matthew Thomas CROSS, MP". www.parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Mr Matt CROSS, MP". www.parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Cohen, Dale (29 November 2022). "Libs pick Matt Cross". Northern Beaches Advocate. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Matthew Cross – Head of Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement at The George Institute for Global Health". THE ORG. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Inaugural Speeches". parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "NSW Liberal MP Matt Cross shares cancer diagnosis following blood donation". Retrieved 8 May 2024.
