Matthew Bonson facts for kids

Matthew Thomas Bonson is a former politician from Australia. He was a member of the Labor Party. He served in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. This is like the local parliament for the Northern Territory.

Meet Matthew Bonson: A Northern Territory Politician

Matthew Bonson represented the area called Millner. He was elected in 2001 and served until 2008. Being a politician means he helped make decisions for the people of the Northern Territory.

Before Politics: Matthew's Early Career

Before he became a politician, Matthew Bonson worked as a solicitor. A solicitor is a type of lawyer. They help people with legal problems and give advice. He worked in his local community.

Serving the Community: Matthew's Time in Parliament

Matthew Bonson was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2001. This is when people vote for someone to represent them. He was part of the Labor Party. He worked hard for the people in his area, Millner.

What is a Minister? Matthew's Roles

During his time in government, Matthew Bonson held several important jobs. These jobs are called 'Ministerial roles'. A Minister is like a leader for a specific area of government. He was in charge of:

• Sport and Recreation: Helping people play sports and enjoy outdoor activities.
• Corporate and Information Services: Managing government business and technology.
• Senior Territorians: Looking after older people in the Northern Territory.
• Young Territorians: Supporting young people in the region.
• Multicultural Affairs: Helping people from different cultures live together well. He assisted the Chief Minister with this role.

Changes in Politics: The 2008 Election

In 2008, there was a big election. The area Matthew Bonson represented, Millner, was changed. It was no longer a separate voting area. A new area called Fong Lim was created. Matthew Bonson ran for this new seat. However, he was not re-elected. Dave Tollner won the seat instead. After this, Matthew Bonson left politics.