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Matthew Morris

1969 – 2020

New South Wales politician

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About Matthew Morris

Lived 1969 – 2020 (aged 51). Matthew Morris was an Australian politician.

Matthew Allan Morris (15 March 1969 – 28 June 2020) was an Australian politician, who was elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the seat of Charlestown representing the Labor Party.

Matthew was the son of Peter Morris, and a nephew of Allan Morris, both politicians. He succeeded Richard Face as the member for Charlestown at the 2003 New South Wales state election. Morris won re-election at the 2007 election with 43.46% of the vote, fending off his closest competitors, independent Paul Scarfe with 24.56% and Liberal Lindsay Paterson with 18.63%. On 26 March 2011, Morris was defeated by Cardiff veterinarian Andrew Cornwell.

This was the first time in electoral history the Liberal Party had held the seat of Charlestown or any Lake Macquarie or Newcastle seats. This was one of 32 seats that the former Labour government lost under the leadership of Kristina Keneally.

On 30 June 2020, it was reported that Morris had died on 28 June from brain cancer, which had been diagnosed earlier that year.

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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Also known as
Matthew Allan Morris

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Matthew Morris?

New South Wales politician (1969-2020)

When was Matthew Morris born?

Matthew Morris was born on 15 March 1969 in Waratah.

When did Matthew Morris die?

Matthew Morris died on 28 June 2020.

What was Matthew Morris's occupation?

Matthew Morris was a politician.

What nationality was Matthew Morris?

Matthew Morris was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthew Morris

· Wikidata: Q6790991

· DBpedia: Matthew Morris (politician)

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