Matt Smith

Basketball brought Matt Smith to Cairns two decades ago, playing for the Taipans for five years before he finished his NBL career in 2009. Since then, Cairns has been home for Matt. It’s where he met his partner, Renee, and where he is raising his two daughters.

Matt is a believer in the power of community and strives to be a part of that through his work and volunteering. Before his election, Matt’s work representing public sector workers saw him travelling to various areas across Cairns, Cape York and the Torres Strait. He also held voluntary basketball clinics with local schools and community groups across FNQ.  

Through this work, Matt saw firsthand the pressure families are under and the need to build good, secure jobs in Far North Queensland. That’s why he is proud to be a part of Anthony Albanese’s team. A team that is delivering cost of living relief across the community and creating a Future Made in Australia.

Matt Smith has never shied away from hard work, and he is committed to delivering for Far North Queensland.