Matt Smith (Queensland politician)
Matt Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Leichhardt | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Warren Entsch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Smith 30 November 1979 Sale, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Domestic partner | Renee |
| Children | 2 |
| Basketball career | |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 210 cm (6 ft 11 in) |
| Listed weight | 105 kg (231 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | |
| Playing career | 1999–2018 |
| Position | Centre |
| Career history | |
| 1999–2000 | Wollongong Hawks |
| 2000 | Albury Wodonga Bandits |
| 2003 | Knox Raiders |
| 2003–2004 | Victoria Giants |
| 2004–2005 | Sandringham Sabres |
| 2004–2005 | New Zealand Breakers |
| 2005–2009 | Cairns Taipans |
| 2009 | Hobart Chargers |
| 2013–2015, 2018 | Cairns Marlins |
Matthew Smith (born 30 November 1979) is an Australian politician and former basketball player. He played seven seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL) between 1999 and 2009. He was elected a member of the Australian Parliament for the Division of Leichhardt representing the Labor Party after winning the seat in the 2025 federal election.