Matt Keogh
Minister for Veterans' Affairs & Defence Personnel
Biography
Background and political history
A former federal prosecutor, Matt Keogh flipped the new seat of Burt in 2016. He now advocates for veteran mental-health reform and local defence-industry apprenticeships in Perth's south-east.
Policy Positions
Key issues and stances
Veterans
One-door service
Lump-sum claims & lifelong rehab funding.
Jobs
Skilled trades
Defence-industry apprenticeships in Kwinana.
Housing
Affordable
30,000 extra dwellings via HAFF.
Climate
Renewables hub
Battery manufacturing in Welshpool.
Health
Head-to-Health centre
Free mental-health hub in Armadale.
Voting History
Recent votes on key legislation
Veterans Wellbeing Bill 2024
Simplified veterans-compensation system
Climate Change Bill 2022
43 % target
NACC Bill 2022
Integrity commission
Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023
Social-housing fund
Defence Home Ownership Scheme Bill 2023
Expanded home-loan subsidy for ADF
Election History
Past election results
| Year | Electorate | Result | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Burt | Won | 68.1% |
| 2019 | Burt | Won | 64.3% |
| 2016 | Burt | Won | 55.5% |
Contact Information
Get in touch with Matt Keogh