The Hon. Michael O'Brien
Meet Michael
Before entering Parliament, Michael was a barrister at the Victorian Bar practising mainly in commercial law.
Michael is passionate about pursuing opportunities that allow him to serve his community and have a say in important decisions about the future of Victoria. This is what prompted him to run for Parliament.
The priorities Michael has for his community and constituents are to ensure they receive a fair share of government investment in infrastructure and services, including local schools and public transport. He also wants to protect the character and liveability of neighbourhoods in his electorate.
Michael’s vision for Victoria’s future is that every Victorian can reach their potential in life. He wants to see a state that is secure, prosperous, free and fair. Michael believes that Victoria should seek to lead our nation by being bold and willing to innovate in policy and challenge the status quo in order to better serve our people.
The area of public policy that he is most passionate about is maintaining a strong economy to fund decent services, including education, healthcare and justice. Michael believes that investment in these areas is vital to Victoria achieving its potential as a state.
Ministries
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Shadow Attorney-General since February 2022
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Shadow Minister for Small Business December 2018 - September 2021
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Shadow Minister for COVID Recovery December 2020 - March 2021
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Shadow Treasurer December 2014 - December 2018
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Treasurer March 2013 - December 2014
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Minister for Consumer Affairs December 2010 - March 2013
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Minister for Energy and Resources December 2010 - March 2013
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Minister for Gaming December 2010 - March 2013
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Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources November 2009 - December 2010
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Shadow Minister for Exports and Trade November 2009 - December 2010
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Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Public Private Partnerships November 2009 - December 2010
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Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs August 2007 - December 2010
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Shadow Minister for Gaming December 2006 - December 2010
Positions
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Leader of the Opposition December 2018 - September 2021
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Leader of the Liberal Party December 2018 - September 2021
Committee memberships
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Member, Dispute Resolution Committee April 2015 - October 2018
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Member, Legislative Assembly Standing Orders Committee February 2014 - November 2014
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Member, Dispute Resolution Committee April 2013 - November 2014
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Member, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee March 2013 - November 2014
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Member, Electoral Matters Committee March 2007 - November 2010
Electorate
Malvern
Leaflet map showing the electorate of Malvern.
Other members for this area
Each district is a part of a region, which has five members.
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Georgie Crozier | Southern Metropolitan | Liberal Party
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Ryan Batchelor | Southern Metropolitan | Australian Labor Party
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David Davis | Southern Metropolitan | Liberal Party
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Katherine Copsey | Southern Metropolitan | The Australian Greens - Victoria
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John Berger | Southern Metropolitan | Australian Labor Party
Allowances, budget and international travel reports
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2024–2025
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2023–2024
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2022–2023
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2021–2022
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2020–2021
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2019–2020
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
Register of Interests
Historical information
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First elected
25 November 2006 -
6,604 days of parliamentary service
2006 - current -
First ministerial appointment
2 December 2010
Electorate represented
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Malvern since 25 November 2006
Party represented
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Liberal Party since 25 November 2006
Positions held
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Leader of the Opposition 19 December 2018 - 7 September 2021
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Leader of the Liberal Party 19 December 2018 - 7 September 2021
Ministries held
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Shadow Attorney-General since 25 February 2022
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Shadow Minister for COVID Recovery 6 December 2020 - 20 March 2021
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Shadow Minister for Small Business 19 December 2018 - 12 September 2021
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Shadow Treasurer 17 December 2014 - 19 December 2018
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Treasurer 13 March 2013 - 4 December 2014
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Minister for Consumer Affairs 2 December 2010 - 13 March 2013
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Minister for Energy and Resources 2 December 2010 - 13 March 2013
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Minister for Gaming 2 December 2010 - 13 March 2013
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Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources 5 November 2009 - 2 December 2010
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Shadow Minister for Exports and Trade 5 November 2009 - 2 December 2010
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Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Public Private Partnerships 5 November 2009 - 2 December 2010
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Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs 16 August 2007 - 2 December 2010
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Shadow Minister for Gaming 6 December 2006 - 2 December 2010
Committee membership history
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Member, Dispute Resolution Committee 16 April 2015 - 30 October 2018
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Member, Legislative Assembly Standing Orders Committee 5 February 2014 - 4 November 2014
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Member, Dispute Resolution Committee 17 April 2013 - 4 November 2014
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Member, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee 7 March 2013 - 4 November 2014
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Member, Electoral Matters Committee 1 March 2007 - 2 November 2010
Electorate office
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