Ted O'Brien

Ted O'Brien

O'Brien in 2017
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
In office
13 May 2025 – 13 February 2026
LeaderSussan Ley
Preceded bySussan Ley
Succeeded byJane Hume
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party
In office
13 May 2025 – 13 February 2026
LeaderSussan Ley
Preceded bySussan Ley
Succeeded byJane Hume
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 (age 52)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Political partyLiberal (federal)
Liberal National (state)
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 from 2025 until 2026. He has represented the seat of Fairfax in the House of Representatives since 2016.

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.