Matthew has completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Newcastle and is a Certified Practising Accountant. Matthew has over 15 years in business and taxation services having been with Waterford Accountants since 2005.

Matthew is a born and bred Novocastrian and enjoys spending time with friends and family. He is married with a young son and enjoys going for walks with his family on weekends. Matthew is a diehard Canberra Raiders fan and closely follows the NRL and all sports in general. In his spare time, he also enjoys discovering the many bars and restaurants in Newcastle.