Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie worked for Business News from 2014 to 2023. He covered economics, resources, energy, major projects, and insolvencies; at times he was also responsible for manufacturing, agribusiness, politics and technology. Matt was editor of the Limitless and Cutting Edge publications, and for a period cohosted the At Close of Business podcast.
In 2018, Matt won a WA Media Award for business reporting, while in 2022, he won the AMEC excellence in journalism award for revealing huge delays to project approvals.
He also jointly won two AABP awards in 2022: with Jesinta Burton for coverage of the Pindan collapse; and with Jordan Murray and Jesinta for a podcast on the Belmont Park racecourse redevelopment.
A University of Western Australia graduate in economics and politics, he has been on the board of a community radio station and the finance committee of a local non-profit. Matt would also like to declare he is a member of a political party.
Mineral Resources has lodged environmental plans to build a transhipment port in Ashburton with 30 million tonne annual capacity, to unlock its Buckland project.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie examine the political and economic challenges arising from MUA's industrial dispute with Qube.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the acceleration of green hydrogen projects this week driven by Andrew Forrest.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray explores the evolution of the NBN and challenger telcos in WA's internet services market.
Demand for trades and labour for major infrastructure projects in Western Australia could more than double by 2022, Infrastructure Australia has warned, with a likely shortfall of skilled workers.
Property developer Dragon Century Spring has lodged amendments to its $34 million Rivervale apartment plan, months after a winding up order by Jaxon was dismissed.
Fortescue Future Industries will conduct a feasibility study on ammonia production in Brisbane, its second major deal in two days after announcing a hydrogen manufacturing hub in Gladstone.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the political and economic challenges that would face a reported $250 billion federal loan facility to support coal mining.
The state government is still working to clarify criteria for onshore gas projects to export, after it was revealed a Kimberley fracking proposal had been given the tick.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt McKenzie talks about pressure in the construction industry, following the recent collapses of Jaxon and Pindan.
Construction of the Byford Rail extension has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority, while it is not yet clear if an elevated rail option will proceed.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the impact of proposals to insource WA ambulance services.
Vimy Resources has taken a step towards starting early works at Mulga Rock in a bid to achieve substantial commencement of the project before an approval expires in weeks.
The critical minerals sector will become the latest to receive a special concessional loan deal from the federal government, with $2 billion on the line.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss Christian Porter's return to the backbench and his chances of winning re-election.