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Matt Cross (politician)
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. EducationCross 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] CareerCross 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 careerUpon 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
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