Ted O'Brien (Australian politician)
Ted O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition | |
| Assumed office 13 May 2025 | |
| Leader | Sussan Ley |
| Preceded by | Sussan Ley |
| Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party | |
| Assumed office 13 May 2025 | |
| Leader | Sussan Ley |
| Preceded by | Sussan Ley |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Fairfax | |
| Assumed office 2 July 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Clive Palmer |
| 5th Chair of the Australian Republic Movement | |
| In office 2005–2007 | |
| Preceded by | John Warhurst |
| Succeeded by | Michael Keating |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Lynam O'Brien 7 May 1974 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal (federal) Liberal National (state) |
| Other political affiliations | Coalition |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland National Taiwan Normal University London School of Economics University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Businessperson, Politician |
Edward Lynam O'Brien (born 7 May 1974) is an Australian politician. He was the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party since 13 May 2025. He has represented the seat of Fairfax in the House of Representatives since 2016.[1][2]
Following the 2025 federal election, O'Brien was elected as Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party alongside Sussan Ley.
References
- ↑ "Maiden speech". Hansard. Parliament of Australia. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ↑ Fraser, Andrew (23 September 2013). "Low-key rival hot on Clive's heels". The Australian. Retrieved 12 September 2020.