Division 2: Matthew Tickner

Call: 0488 649 619
Email: matthew.tickner@cairns.qld.gov.au

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Councillor Matthew Tickner

Councillor Matthew Tickner was elected the Division 2 Councillor at the 2024 local government elections.

Cr Matthew is the product of an army family, moving up and down the east coast of Australia as a child before settling in Cairns during his high school years in 2005.

His family history of public service has continued to resonate throughout his life and provided him a deep appreciation for serving his community leading him into Local Government representation.

Cr Matthew’s background is in the civil engineering industry where he ran a consultancy business specialising in residential development, infrastructure design, project management and complex drainage modelling.

He was the Vice-President of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and has served on numerous boards including Tradelinked Cairns-PNG-Pacific, UDIA Infrastructure Advisory Committee and the Cairns Young Chamber of Commerce.

Cr Tickner is currently a member of Cairns Waer Security Steering Committee, Cairns River Improvement Trust, FNQROC Board and FNQROC Regional Roads and Transport Group.

Cr Tickner's Register of Interests