• Liberal Party Representative for Fairfax
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 July 2016 — Federal election
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How Ted O'Brien voted on key issues since 2006:

• Voted very strongly against increasing scrutiny of asylum seeker management. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing trade unions' powers in the workplace. votes
• Voted very strongly against implementing refugee and protection conventions. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing investment in renewable energy. votes
• Voted very strongly for privatising government assets. votes
• Voted very strongly against more scrutiny of intelligence services & police. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing Aboriginal land rights. votes
• Voted moderately against increasing funding for university education. votes
• Voted strongly for decreasing availability of welfare payments. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing restrictions on gambling. votes
• Voted very strongly against encouraging Australian-based industry. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing consumer protections. votes

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• Never rebels against their party in this parliament.

Questions without Notice: COVID-19: Pacific Islands (10 Dec 2020)

“My question goes to— Ms Murphy interjecting—”

Questions without Notice: COVID-19: Pacific Islands (10 Dec 2020)

“My question goes to the Minister for International Development and the Pacific. Will the Minister please outline to the House how the Morrison government recognises and thanks the efforts of our Pacific partners and the Australians who have assisted them to get through this most challenging of years? Opposition members interjecting—”

Statements by Members: COVID-19: Australia (10 Dec 2020)

“The year 2020 is coming to an end. Thank God for that! Hallelujah! As years go, this one has been an absolute shocker. A global pandemic hit. Lives were lost and livelihoods were shattered. It took a toll on businesses, families, schools and organisations. For those of us who have the privilege to serve, we see the best of it and we see the worst. It reminds us constantly to focus on what's...”

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• Has spoken in 39 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 206 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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