Matt Thistlethwaite
Matt Thistlethwaite is a member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the electoral division of Kingsford Smith in New South Wales. As a Federal Labor MP, he has been vocal about local issues, particularly those affecting his constituents in eastern Sydney. Recently, Thistlethwaite has called for the preservation of the 18-hole Moore Park Golf Course amidst proposals for its reduction, highlighting community concerns over recreational space.
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Matt Thistlethwaite criticized One Nation’s stance on multiculturalism.
One Nation announces David Farley as candidate
Australia· 2026-03-07
Assistant Immigration Minister Matt Thistlethwaite said receiving a passport was 'a right that everyone has as an Australian citizen.'
Albanese declares he has ‘nothing but contempt’ for women seeking returnAustralia· 2026-02-19
Matt Thistlethwaite has defended the government’s economic management.
Carlos Alcaraz wins 2026 Australian Open, Nationals spill to be moved by Colin Boyce, Andrew Hastie pressured to park Sussan Ley challenge by Angus Taylor supportersAustralia· 2026-02-02
It’s really up to Tony Burke or [Matt] Thistlethwaite or any of the other ministers with powers under the migration act.
Bondi shooting hero faces deportation as Middle-Eastern refugee after running towards Naveed AkramAustralia· 2025-12-17
Assistant Foreign Minister Matt Thistlethwaite said the government was determined to do more to weaken the flow of money to the Putin regime.
CareSuper probes links to Russian oil trade as Geneva meetings become frantic over Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace dealAustralia· 2025-11-24
There was Premier Chris Minns, NSW Governor Margaret Beazley and federal Assistant Minister Matt Thistlethwaite.
Barnaby Joyce, Russell Crowe and political elite attend Sydney serviceAustralia· 2025-11-19
Matt Thistlethwaite will represent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the funeral.
Australian radio broadcaster to be farewelled in St Andrew’s Cathedral serviceAustralia· 2025-11-19
Australia’s Assistant Minister for Immigration, Foreign Affairs and Trade, Matt Thistlethwaite, exuded confidence that the two countries are set to benefit more from their relationship.
Kenya, Australia to strengthen trade ties
Kenya· 2025-10-17
Matt Thistlethwaite is the Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister who attempted to frame the lack of a meeting with Trump positively.
Second snub raises questions about Australia-US relationsAustralia· 2025-09-23
Matt Thistlethwaite, the assistant foreign affairs and trade minister, said Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City meant it was moving in the opposite direction to the rest of the world and away from peace.
RBA to meet over interest rates; Benjamin Netanyahu slams Australia’s Palestinian statehood advocacy; Labor AI laws set to be dumpedAustralia· 2025-08-10
Matt Thistlethwaite defended the Albanese government’s decision to resume funding for UNRWA.
Allegra Spender, Ro Knox hold Wentworth debate after legal threatAustralia· 2025-04-07
Federal Labor MP Matt Thistlethwaite has called for the 18-hole course to be preserved.
The two plans dividing Sydney’s eastAustralia· 2025-04-04
