• 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 increasing Aboriginal land rights. votes
• Voted very strongly 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

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• Never rebels against their party in this parliament.

Statements by Members: Morrison Government (1 Aug 2019)

“One of the things you learn when you grow up as the youngest of nine kids is that the world is far bigger than just you. That degree of humility is reinforced when you're in this place. I have to say that listening to the series of first speeches over recent weeks has been truly inspiring. The previous speaker talked about the bubble. Well, I have to say I've actually enjoyed the bubble this...”

Adjournment: Queensland: Infrastructure (30 Jul 2019)

“It was published today in The Australian newspaper that the Melbourne Institute's most recent household survey had the people of Brisbane experiencing the second longest commute in the country. This is the first time Brisbane came in second—behind Sydney, of course, but before Melbourne. It is reflective of the pressure of an increased population not only on Queensland's capital city...”

Private Members' Business: Infrastructure (29 Jul 2019)

“I'm delighted to speak on all topics, but it's infrastructure which I'm excited about. I'm sorry that the member for Scullin is hurrying back to his office to hear this speech on his television because I'll address some of his unkind comments as we go. We do know that this government has the economy right and that's where it starts—AAA credit rating, back in surplus, faster growth than...”

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• Has spoken in 55 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 174 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)