About Matt Burnell
Born 1978. Matt Burnell is an Australian politician and union organizer.
Matthew Paul Burnell (born 25 August 1978) has been the member of the Australian House of Representatives for the Division of Spence in South Australia since he was elected at the 2022 Australian federal election. He is a member of the Labor Right faction of the Australian Labor Party and supporter of AUKUS as co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of AUKUS with Liberal MP Aaron Violi.
Early life Burnell grew up on his family's citrus farm near Mildura in Victoria. He joined the Army Reserves then worked as a truck driver and later seafarer. He became a union organiser in the Transport Workers' Union in 2016. He lives in Hillbank with his wife Cassandra.
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Who is Matt Burnell?
Australian politician
When was Matt Burnell born?
Matt Burnell was born on 25 August 1978 in Mildura.
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Matt Burnell is a politician and union organizer.
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Matt Burnell is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Burnell. https://biography.guide/matt-burnell/
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