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{{Short description|Australian politician}}
{{Short description|Australian politician}}

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| name = Michelle O'Byrne
| name = Michelle O'Byrne
| honorific-suffix = [[Member of parliament|MP]]
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| term_start = 18 March 2006
| term_start = 14 May 2024
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| constituency_MP1 = [[Division of Bass|Bass]]
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| parliament1 = Australian
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| predecessor1 = [[Warwick Smith (politician)|Warwick Smith]]
| predecessor1 = Bryan Green
| successor1 = [[Michael Ferguson (Australian politician)|Michael Ferguson]]
| successor1 = [[Anita Dow]]
| term_start1 = 3 October 1998
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| term_end1 = 9 October 2004
| term_end1 = 15 May 2021
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1968|3|6}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1968|3|6}}
| birth_place = [[Launceston, Tasmania]]
| birth_place = [[Launceston, Tasmania]]
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| nationality = Australian
| nationality = Australian
| spouse = Priam Arumugam
| spouse = Priam Arumugam
| party = [[Australian Labor Party|Labor]]
| party = [[Australian Labor Party|Labor]]
| relations = [[David O'Byrne]] (brother)
| relations = [[David O'Byrne]] (brother)
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| alma_mater = [[University of Tasmania]]
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| occupation = Trade unionist, political adviser, Member of State Parliament
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| office = 35th [[Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly]]
| predecessor = [[Mark Shelton (Australian politician)|Mark Shelton]]
| office1 = Deputy Leader of the [[Tasmanian Labor Party]]
| termstart1 = 31 March 2014
| premier = [[Jeremy Rockliff]]
| leader1 = [[Bryan Green]]<br>[[Rebecca White]]
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| termstart2 = 18 March 2006
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| predecessor3 = [[Warwick Smith (politician)|Warwick Smith]]
| successor3 = [[Michael Ferguson (Australian politician)|Michael Ferguson]]
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'''Michelle Anne O'Byrne''' (born 6 March 1968) is Australian politician for the [[Australian Labor Party]].
'''Michelle Anne O'Byrne''' (born 6 March 1968) is an Australian politician for the [[Australian Labor Party]] and since May 2024, the [[Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly]].<ref name=":0" />


She was elected in the [[2006 Tasmanian state election|2006 state election]] to the [[Tasmanian House of Assembly]] in the [[Division of Bass (state)|division of Bass]]. She has continued to hold this seat through and will contents the [[next Tasmanian state election |next election]], scheduled for 2025.
O'Byrne was elected in the [[2006 Tasmanian state election|2006 state election]] to the [[Tasmanian House of Assembly]] in the [[Division of Bass (state)|division of Bass]].

In the [[2024 Tasmanian state election]], O'Byrne was the second most successful candidate across the state for the Labor Party, receiving 0.95 quotas in her own right in the first preferences alone, only outdone by then-leader, [[Rebecca White]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-04 |title=Lyons - TAS Electorate, Candidates, Results |url=https://abc.net.au/news/elections/tas/2024/guide/lyon |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=abc.net.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>


Prior to her election to state parliament she was a member of the [[Australian House of Representatives]] from 1998 to 2004, representing the [[Division of Bass]].
Prior to her election to state parliament she was a member of the [[Australian House of Representatives]] from 1998 to 2004, representing the [[Division of Bass]].


==Early Life==
==Early life==


O'Byrne was born in [[Launceston, Tasmania|Launceston]], Tasmania, a grand-niece of a former Labor senator and President of the Senate, [[Justin O'Byrne]]. She graduated from the [[University of Tasmania]] in 1992, with a Bachelor of Arts in [[Bachelor of General Studies|General Studies]]. She was an organiser for the [[Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union]], and electorate officer to [[Australian Senate|Senator]] [[Kerry O'Brien (politician)|Kerry O'Brien]] before entering politics.
O'Byrne was born in [[Launceston, Tasmania|Launceston]], Tasmania, a grand-niece of a former Labor senator and President of the Senate, [[Justin O'Byrne]]. She graduated from the [[University of Tasmania]] in 1992, with a Bachelor of Arts in [[Bachelor of General Studies|General Studies]]. She was an organiser for the [[Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union]],<ref name="APH3" /> and electorate officer to [[Australian Senate|Senator]] [[Kerry O'Brien (politician)|Kerry O'Brien]] before entering politics.


==Federal MP for Bass==
==Federal MP for Bass==
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She won the federal seat of Bass in [[1998 Australian federal election|1998]], and again in [[2001 Australian federal election|2001]], but was defeated by her [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]] opponent [[Michael Ferguson (Australian politician)|Michael Ferguson]] in the [[2004 Australian federal election|2004 election]].<ref name="APH3">{{Cite Au Parliament|mpid=84S|name=Ms Michelle O'Byrne MP|access-date=2022-08-01}}</ref>
She won the federal seat of Bass in [[1998 Australian federal election|1998]], and again in [[2001 Australian federal election|2001]], but was defeated by her [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]] opponent [[Michael Ferguson (Australian politician)|Michael Ferguson]] in the [[2004 Australian federal election|2004 election]].<ref name="APH3">{{Cite Au Parliament|mpid=84S|name=Ms Michelle O'Byrne MP|access-date=2022-08-01}}</ref>


Many put this down to concern about loss of forestry jobs under Labor's environment policy, which had the potential to adversely affect O'Byrne's electorate.
Many put this down to concern about loss of forestry jobs under Labor's environment policy, which had the potential to adversely affect O'Byrne's electorate.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/bass-notes-sounding-mournful-for-incumbent-20041008-gdjvoj.html | title=Bass notes sounding mournful for incumbent | date=8 October 2004 }}</ref>


==State MP for Bass==
==State MP for Bass==
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Prior to the [[2010 Tasmanian state election|2010 election]], O'Byrne was Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Minister for Tourism and Minister for Sport and Recreation in the Bartlett government.<ref>{{cite Tas Parliament|id=obyrnem742|title=OByrne, Michelle|access-date=24 July 2022}}</ref>
Prior to the [[2010 Tasmanian state election|2010 election]], O'Byrne was Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Minister for Tourism and Minister for Sport and Recreation in the Bartlett government.<ref>{{cite Tas Parliament|id=obyrnem742|title=OByrne, Michelle|access-date=24 July 2022}}</ref>


===Speaker of the House of Assembly===
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==Political Interests==
O'Byrne was re-elected in Bass at the [[2024 Tasmanian state election|2024 election]] and was elected unopposed to the position of [[Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly|Speaker of the House of Assembly]] on 14 May 2024, the new parliament's opening day. Her elevation to the position came despite the Labor Party winning only 10 seats at the election and remaining in [[Opposition (Australia)|opposition]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/michelle-obyrne-tipped-to-take-over-speaker-role-from-mark-shelton-in-new-parliament/|title=Tasmanian Parliament elects Michelle O’Byrne as new speaker in uncontested vote|work=Pulse Tasmania|date=14 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kevinbonham/status/1790194143328977397|title=Michelle O'Byrne (ALP) elected unopposed as Speaker. First non-government Speaker (excluding Hickey briefly being an IND) since 1959.|work=[[Twitter|X]]|author=Kevin Bonham}}</ref>

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==Political interests==


A former National co convener of Emily’s List, Michelle had worked to increase the number of women in Parliament and been responsible for delivering significant legislative reform for women.
A former National co convener of [[EMILY's List Australia]],<ref name=lyk>[https://lykelect.com/post/michelle-obyrne/567d56ef-5e3e-43b9-9a65-37f27de63f96/ Lyk Elect website, ''Michelle O’Byrne'', retrieved 2024-06-06]</ref> O’Byrne had worked to increase the number of women in Parliament and been responsible for delivering significant legislative reform for women.


Michelle is currently the Australian Chair of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians who work to increase women’s participation in political processes globally.
O'Byrne is currently the Australian Chair of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians<ref name=lyk /> who work to increase women’s participation in political processes globally.


[[File:Michelle in Africa as part of CWP.jpg|thumb|]]
[[File:Michelle in Africa as part of CWP.jpg|thumb|]]


==Personal Life==
==Personal life==
She is a keen [[Parkrun |Parkrunner]], taking part in Launceston runs when she can.
She is a keen [[Parkrun |Parkrunner]], taking part in Launceston runs when she can.
[[File:Michelle Park Run.jpg|thumb|Park Run]]
[[File:Michelle Park Run.jpg|thumb|Park Run]]


A proud product of the public education system Michelle and her partner, Priam Arumugam, live in Launceston with their two teenage daughters.
A proud product of the public education system O'Byrne and her partner, Priam Arumugam, live in Launceston with their two teenage daughters.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.taslabor.org.au/people/michelle-o-byrne/ | title=Tasmanian Labor website, ''Michelle O'Byrne'' }}</ref>




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Latest revision as of 13:30, 8 December 2024

The Honourable
Michelle O'Byrne
MP
35th Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office
14 May 2024
PremierJeremy Rockliff
Preceded byMark Shelton
Deputy Leader of the Tasmanian Labor Party
In office
31 March 2014 – 15 May 2021
LeaderBryan Green
Rebecca White
Preceded byBryan Green
Succeeded byAnita Dow
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Bass
Incumbent
Assumed office
18 March 2006
Member of the Australian Parliament for Bass
In office
3 October 1998 – 9 October 2004
Preceded byWarwick Smith
Succeeded byMichael Ferguson
Personal details
Born (1968-03-06) 6 March 1968 (age 56)
Launceston, Tasmania
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLabor
SpousePriam Arumugam
RelationsDavid O'Byrne (brother)
Alma materUniversity of Tasmania
OccupationTrade unionist, political adviser, Member of State Parliament
Websitehttps://taslabor.org.au/people/michelle-o-byrne/

Michelle Anne O'Byrne (born 6 March 1968) is an Australian politician for the Australian Labor Party and since May 2024, the Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly.[1]

O'Byrne was elected in the 2006 state election to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in the division of Bass.

In the 2024 Tasmanian state election, O'Byrne was the second most successful candidate across the state for the Labor Party, receiving 0.95 quotas in her own right in the first preferences alone, only outdone by then-leader, Rebecca White.[2]

Prior to her election to state parliament she was a member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1998 to 2004, representing the Division of Bass.

Early life

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O'Byrne was born in Launceston, Tasmania, a grand-niece of a former Labor senator and President of the Senate, Justin O'Byrne. She graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1992, with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. She was an organiser for the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union,[3] and electorate officer to Senator Kerry O'Brien before entering politics.

Federal MP for Bass

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She won the federal seat of Bass in 1998, and again in 2001, but was defeated by her Liberal opponent Michael Ferguson in the 2004 election.[3]

Many put this down to concern about loss of forestry jobs under Labor's environment policy, which had the potential to adversely affect O'Byrne's electorate.[4]

State MP for Bass

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After more than a year out of politics, O'Byrne ran as a Labor candidate in the 2006 state election and was easily elected for the state seat of Bass, which covers the same territory as the federal seat. She topped the poll in the five-member electorate, receiving 23.3% of first preferences, helping ensure that Bass was the only seat to record a swing to Labor.

Until the defeat of the Labor government in the 2014 state election, she served in the Tasmanian cabinet as Minister for Health, Children and Sport & Recreation. She served in cabinet with her brother David O'Byrne, one of a very few pairs of siblings to have served in cabinet together anywhere in the world.[5]

Prior to the 2010 election, O'Byrne was Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Minister for Tourism and Minister for Sport and Recreation in the Bartlett government.[6]

Speaker of the House of Assembly

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O'Byrne was re-elected in Bass at the 2024 election and was elected unopposed to the position of Speaker of the House of Assembly on 14 May 2024, the new parliament's opening day. Her elevation to the position came despite the Labor Party winning only 10 seats at the election and remaining in opposition.[1][7]

Political interests

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A former National co convener of EMILY's List Australia,[8] O’Byrne had worked to increase the number of women in Parliament and been responsible for delivering significant legislative reform for women.

O'Byrne is currently the Australian Chair of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians[8] who work to increase women’s participation in political processes globally.

Personal life

[edit]

She is a keen Parkrunner, taking part in Launceston runs when she can.

Park Run

A proud product of the public education system O'Byrne and her partner, Priam Arumugam, live in Launceston with their two teenage daughters.[9]



References

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  1. ^ a b "Tasmanian Parliament elects Michelle O'Byrne as new speaker in uncontested vote". Pulse Tasmania. 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Lyons - TAS Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Ms Michelle O'Byrne MP". Senators and Members of the Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Bass notes sounding mournful for incumbent". 8 October 2004.
  5. ^ "Michelle O'Byrne". Lara Giddings: Premier of Tasmania. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  6. ^ "OByrne, Michelle". Members of the Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  7. ^ Kevin Bonham. "Michelle O'Byrne (ALP) elected unopposed as Speaker. First non-government Speaker (excluding Hickey briefly being an IND) since 1959". X.
  8. ^ a b Lyk Elect website, Michelle O’Byrne, retrieved 2024-06-06
  9. ^ "Tasmanian Labor website, Michelle O'Byrne".

 

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