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 (1954-07-28) 28 July 1954 (age 70)
Melbourne, Victoria
Political partyLabor

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]

References

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Victorian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Member for Frankston East
1999–2002
Succeeded by
Seat abolished
Victorian Legislative Council
Preceded by Member for Chelsea Province
2002–2006
With: Bob Smith
Succeeded by
Seat abolished
Preceded by
Seat created
Member for Eastern Victoria Region
2006–2014
With: Davis, O'Donohue, Hall, Scheffer
Succeeded by