Ms Kathleen Matthews-Ward
Meet Kathleen
The daughter of a nurse and trade unionist, Kathleen is a hardworking advocate for social justice and strong supporter of inclusion and diversity.
Kathleen has worked in retail, hospitality and finance and has volunteered with many local sports clubs, schools, kinders and other local organisations.
Prior to entering Parliament, Kathleen studied public health and worked as a policy advisor for issues relating to disability, ageing, carers and volunteers.
A lifetime local, Kathleen served her community on Council from 2004-2012 and was the key driver behind many local infrastructure projects. Kathleen knows how to work with people and governments to get results for her community.
Committee membership
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Member, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee since February 2023
Electorate
Broadmeadows
Leaflet map showing the electorate of Broadmeadows.
Other members for this area
Each district is a part of a region, which has five members.
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Evan Mulholland | Northern Metropolitan | Liberal Party
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Enver Erdogan | Northern Metropolitan | Australian Labor Party
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Anasina Gray-Barberio | Northern Metropolitan | The Australian Greens - Victoria
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Sheena Watt | Northern Metropolitan | Australian Labor Party
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Adem Somyurek | Northern Metropolitan | Independent
Allowances, budget and international travel reports
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2024–2025
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2023–2024
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2022–2023
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
Register of Interests
Historical information
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26 November 2022 -
2022 - current
Electorate represented
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Broadmeadows since 26 November 2022
Party represented
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Australian Labor Party since 26 November 2022
Committee membership history
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Member, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee since 8 February 2023
Electorate office
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