Matthew Hughes (politician)
Matthew Hughes | |
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| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Kalamunda | |
| In office 11 March 2017 – 5 February 2025 | |
| Preceded by | John Day |
| Succeeded by | Adam Hort |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 February 1950 Audenshaw, England, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Labor |
| Occupation | Teacher and principal |
Matthew Hughes (born 9 February 1950) is an Australian former politician. He was a Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from the 2017 state election, representing Kalamunda, until his retirement at the 2025 state election.
Hughes was born in Audenshaw in the United Kingdom, and moved to Australia in 1979. He was a teacher and the principal of John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School, and also served on Swan City Council.
He is affiliated with the United Workers Union, which is aligned with the Labor Left faction.
Hughes announced his retirement as the Member for Kalamunda on 9 February 2024, his 74th birthday.