Our People

Matt Jutsum

Chairperson

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Matt is a strong and inspiring leader driving community outcomes and political solutions, drawing on decades of experience at the nexus of state and federal politics, government, media and industry.

Matt is a strong and inspiring leader driving community outcomes and political solutions – drawing on decades of experience at the nexus of state and federal politics, government, media and industry. An expert at political strategy development and implementation, crisis management, media relations, leading high-performing teams and negotiation.

Matt is a strong communicator who nurtures lasting, mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships off the back of strong personal credibility and a record of delivery.

Matt is a director of Jutsum Advisory and works as a Government Relations Manager and has previously worked as a Chief of Staff and Senior Media Advisor.

With more than 20 years’ experience in Queensland and federal governments, Matt has a solid reputation for getting things done well and has established strong links across government, media, sport, tourism, construction, education, innovation and community sectors.

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Common Ground Queensland

We provide rental accommodation to people who have experienced chronic homelessness (supportive housing) and to people who require access to affordable housing located in South Brisbane.  Tenants must meet eligibility requirements set out by the Department of Housing.

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Uluru Statement From The Heart

Common Ground Queensland accepts the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supports a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Owners and Custodians of the land on which we work. We recognise sovereignty was never ceded.