Ted O'Brien (Australian politician)


Ted O'Brien

Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Assumed office
13 May 2025
LeaderSussan Ley
Preceded bySussan Ley
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party
Assumed office
13 May 2025
LeaderSussan Ley
Preceded bySussan Ley
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Fairfax
Assumed office
2 July 2016
Preceded byClive Palmer
5th Chair of the Australian Republic Movement
In office
2005–2007
Preceded byJohn Warhurst
Succeeded byMichael Keating
Personal details
Born
Edward Lynam O'Brien

(1974-05-07) 7 May 1974
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Political partyLiberal (federal)
Liberal National (state)
Other political
affiliations
Coalition
Alma materUniversity of Queensland
National Taiwan Normal University
London School of Economics
University of Melbourne
OccupationBusinessperson, 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

  1. "Maiden speech". Hansard. Parliament of Australia. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  2. Fraser, Andrew (23 September 2013). "Low-key rival hot on Clive's heels". The Australian. Retrieved 12 September 2020.