• Former Liberal Party Representative for Fairfax
• Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

• Voting record
• Numbers

Statements by Members: Economy (15 Oct 2026)

“This week alone, the IMF downgraded Australia's economic growth forecast, COSBOA raised the alarm about the financial stress of small businesses due to energy costs and interest rates, Creditor Watch warned insolvencies—already at a record high—are set to rise further, the NAB reported confidence was 22 points lower than it was this time last year, and ANZ reported families...”

Constituency Statements: Fairfax Electorate: Netball, Economy (13 Oct 2026)

“The Sunshine Coast has the greatest netball players in the country. There is nowhere like the Sunshine Coast, and I was delighted recently. I went down to the courts at the bottom of Fishermans Road in Maroochydore, and I was there to announce that they have secured a $2,500 volunteer grant. This grant will basically help the clubs talk to each other, especially when you've got so many people...”

Bills: Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Iran and Syria) Bill 2026; Second Reading (13 Oct 2026)

“I rise to speak on the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Iran and Syria) Bill 2026. Australia's autonomous sanctions framework is an important instrument of our foreign policy. It gives Australia the ability to act independently in defence of our national interests and to impose consequences on those who threaten international peace and security. The original Autonomous Sanctions Act was passed...”

More of Ted O'Brien's recent appearances

RSS feed (?)

Please note that numbers do not measure quality. Also, Representatives may do other things not currently covered by this site. (More about this)

• Has spoken in 55 debates in the last year — below 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 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 12 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 376 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)