Mathew Batsiua
Mathew Jansen Batsiua (born 27 May 1971[1]) is a Nauruan politician.[2] Batsiua, a former health minister and former foreign minister of Nauru, has served as a member of parliament for the constituency of Boe since 2004.[3]
Mathew Batsiua | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Boe | |
| In office October 23, 2004 – August 27, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kinza Clodumar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 May 1971 Nauru |
| Nationality |  Nauruan |
| Residence | Boe |
| Profession | public servant |
Parliamentary role
Batsiua has been elected to parliament in the 2004 general elections, ousting long-time parliamentarian and former president Kinza Clodumar. He has been re-elected in the 2007 and 2008 elections.
He was Minister of Finance in the cabinet of Marcus Stephen from July 2011[4] to November 2011. He was appointed as Minister Assisting the President of Nauru in the short-lived cabinet of Frederick Pitcher in November 2011.
Parliamentary constituency
He represents the Boe Constituency in the Parliament of Nauru.
Background
Before entering parliament, Batsiua previously served as chief secretary.
References
- "Hon Mathew Batsiua MP - Member for Boe - The Government of the Republic of Nauru". 4 April 2014. Archived from the original on 4 April 2014.
- Parliament of Nauru
- "Asylum plan on course despite Nauru power shift". ABC News (Australia). 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
- "Assignment of Responsibility for the Business of Government : July 2011" (PDF). Ronlaw.gov.nr. Nauru Government Gazette.