Matt Turner is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Josef Brown.

The character was created and introduced to Neighbours as the husband of Lauren Carpenter (Kate Kendall), who was reintroduced after nineteen years as part of a major overhaul of the show's cast.

Matt and Mason had to work through their issues quickly in order to protect the family from Robbo Slade (Aaron Jakubenko).

Matt also developed a rivalry with Lauren's ex-boyfriend and neighbour, Brad Willis (Kip Gamblin), and learned that they had a daughter together.

"[3] The Turners were given an immediate link in Erinsborough through long-term resident Lou Carpenter (Tom Oliver), Lauren's father.

[4] Brown was cast in the role shortly after he completed a guest stint on rival Australian soap opera Home and Away.

[6] On 13 November, Brown told Andrew Priestley from the Manly Daily that he had already been filming for four weeks and was enjoying getting to know his character.

[5] Describing Matt, a writer for the show's official website said "He is a straight shooter who doesn't mince words or suffer fools.

"[8] In his fictional backstory, Matt married Lauren Carpenter in 1994 and they had three children – Mason (Taylor Glockner), Amber (Jenna Rosenow) and Bailey (Calen Mackenzie).

[9][10] Only Amber and Bailey accompanied their parents to Erinsborough, leaving Matt and Lauren to explain that Mason had been delayed due to work.

[13] When Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) made "a nasty comment" about their managerial skills, Matt quickly organised the sale.

[14] Matt "encounters more obstacles" when Amber, Bailey and Paige dream up fun ways to spend the money they are getting.

Matt also helped Brad's wife, Terese (Rebekah Elmaloglou), come to terms with recent events with "some wise advice".

[20] Although Lauren promised to be back in time, it was little comfort to Matt, who was starting to suspect that she was putting her child with Brad over their marriage.

[21] Lauren begged him to be lenient with Paige, but Matt explained that he could not give her any special treatment and he had to follow the law.

[25] Series producer Jason Herbison commented that it was a hard decision killing a character off, but the fallout would make for "compelling drama.

[28] Danni Ferguson (Laura McIntosh) was soon revealed to be the driver that hit Matt, after she was distracted by an incoming text message.

Matt investigates a spate of burglaries in Erinsborough with his new partner Kelly Merolli (Maya Aleksandra), and he suspects that Robbo Slade is behind them.

Matt and Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) become suspicious when Paul offers his lawyer's services to Mason for his court case.

Lauren tells Matt that she gave birth to Brad's daughter shortly before she met him, and that her mother, Kathy (Tina Bursill), recently told her the child was adopted out.

Matt investigates Kate Ramsay's (Ashleigh Brewer) murder and arrests her killer Victor Cleary (Richard Sutherland).

Matt is tempted to have a one-night stand with Sharon Canning (Natasha Herbert), but returns home to Lauren and they talk through their issues.

However, the family soon discover the money has been stolen and Matt is forced to ask Michelle Kim (Ra Chapman) for his job back.

Matt ends his association with Dimato, but fellow police officer Mark Brennan witnesses their meeting.

During their confrontation, a car driven by Danni Ferguson speeds towards them and Matt pushes Brad out of the way, taking the full impact of the vehicle.

The Daily Record's Tony Stewart observed that Matt was "barely able to keep a lid on his jealousy" when he saw Lauren and Brad in a compromising situation.

[31] When Steph kidnapped Patrick, Dianne Butler, writing for The Courier-Mail, quipped "I guess we'll now get to see what sort of mettle Officer Matt has, or if that uniform is like the cheerleaders outfits on Glee.

"[34] When Matt and Lauren renewed their vows, a Daily Record reporter noted that they looked "a picture of happiness".

Introduced with the rest of his family in 2013, he was seemingly there just to be a stop gap before wife Lauren eventually reunited with old flame Brad Willis.

A steady and dependable guy, his final few weeks saw him fall on the wrong side of the law, cheat on Lauren, and then get fatally mown down by a car while arguing with Brad.