Ken Harry Matthews AO is a retired senior Australian public servant.
[5] Matthews headed the Department at the time of the September 11 attacks on the United States and during implementation of early stages of the Howard government counter-terrorism strategies.
[4] In 2004, Matthews indicated to Prime Minister John Howard his keen interest in water reform and was appointed the first Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the National Water Commission, to be established in the Prime Minister's portfolio.
[6] Matthews retired as Chair and Chief Executive of the National Water Commission in October 2010.
[11] In January 2005, Matthews was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for service to the community through the development of more competitive and sustainable regional industries and services, to the national transport system, and to promoting the highest standards of public administration.