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==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> 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. |
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> |
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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. |
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Michelle is currently the Australian Chair of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians who work to increase women’s participation in political processes globally. |
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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. |
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A proud product of the public education system Michelle and her partner, Priam Arumugam, live in Launceston with their two teenage daughters. |
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Michelle O'Byrne | |
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| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Bass | |
| Assumed office 18 March 2006 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bass | |
| In office 3 October 1998 – 9 October 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Warwick Smith |
| Succeeded by | Michael Ferguson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 March 1968 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Priam Arumugam |
| Relations | David O'Byrne (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Occupation | Trade unionist, political adviser, Member of State Parliament |
| Website | https://taslabor.org.au/people/michelle-o-byrne/ |
Michelle Anne O'Byrne (born 6 March 1968) is Australian politician for the Australian Labor Party.
She was elected in the 2006 state election to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in the division of Bass. She has continued to hold this seat through and will contents the next election, scheduled for 2025.
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
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, and electorate officer to Senator Kerry O'Brien before entering politics.
Federal MP for Bass
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.[1]
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.
State MP for Bass
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.[2]
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.[3]
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.
Michelle is currently the Australian Chair of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians who work to increase women’s participation in political processes globally.
Personal Life
She is a keen Parkrunner, taking part in Launceston runs when she can.
A proud product of the public education system Michelle and her partner, Priam Arumugam, live in Launceston with their two teenage daughters.
References
- ^ "Ms Michelle O'Byrne MP". Senators and Members of the Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ "Michelle O'Byrne". Lara Giddings: Premier of Tasmania. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
- ^ "OByrne, Michelle". Members of the Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- 1968 births
- Living people
- Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Australia
- Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Tasmania
- Labor Left politicians
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Bass
- Members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
- Women members of the Australian House of Representatives
- Australian trade unionists
- University of Tasmania alumni
- 21st-century Australian politicians
- 21st-century Australian women politicians
- 20th-century Australian politicians
- Women members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
- 20th-century Australian women politicians
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