Matthew Shaw Viney (born 28 July 1954) is former Australian politician who served in both houses of the Parliament of Victoria.
Matt Viney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Frankston East | |
| In office 16 October 1999 – 30 November 2002 | |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Chelsea Province | |
| In office 30 November 2002 – 25 November 2006 | |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Eastern Victoria Region | |
| In office 25 November 2006 – 29 November 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 July 1954 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Political party | Labor |
Viney was first elected to the electoral district of Frankston East electorate at the 1999 supplementary election, which was one of the factors in Steve Bracks winning a minority government.[1] Frankston East was abolished at the following election, and Viney was elected to Chelsea Province in the Legislative Council.[1][2] In 2006, Viney was elected to the Eastern Victoria Region following electoral reform in the upper house.[1][2]
Viney is a supporter of the Collingwood Football Club and was chosen to head the 2008 Victorian Spirit of ANZAC Prize.[2]
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