Matt Burnett

Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett is a born and bred resident and his family's connection with the region extends to five generations. He is a former small business operator and qualified journalist, having started his own newspaper, The Port Curtis Post, at the age of 19.

He has since served in Local Government since 2000, including five as Deputy Mayor prior to his election as Mayor.  During his time in Local Government, Cr Burnett served as Chairman of Technical Services with Gladstone City Council and as portfolio representative in Technical Services, Infrastructure Services and Town Planning with Gladstone Regional Council after amalgamation in 2008. 

Cr Burnett has always had the best interests of the community at heart and, as Mayor, he is enthusiastic about driving the bioenergy sector and supporting the industry in Gladstone. 

He draws upon the experience he has gathered over his years in Council to ensure those interests remain a key consideration even as the region continues to grow and develop.