Mathew Batsiua
Mathew Jansen Batsiua (born May 27, 1971) is a Nauruan politician.[1] 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.[2]
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 |
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 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
- Parliament of Nauru
- "Asylum plan on course despite Nauru power shift". ABC News (Australia). 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
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