Barbara O'Shea
Barbara O'Shea | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for South Brisbane | |
| Assumed office 26 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Amy MacMahon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 March 1963[1] |
| Nationality | Australian, Irish |
| Political party | Labor (since 2022) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | South Brisbane |
| Profession | Emergency doctor |
Barbara O'Shea (born 13 March 1963) is an Irish-Australian politician and doctor. She was elected member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for South Brisbane representing the Labor party in the 2024 Queensland state election.[2]
Prior to entering politics, O'Shea practiced as a doctor specialising in emergency medicine and mental health at the PA Hospital in Woolloongabba in addition to working with current & recovering heroin addicts across Brisbane's southside and further advocated & pursued continued and expanded access to harm-reduction services.[3] O'Shea and her husband also own and operate a small business.
Early life
O'Shea grew up in public housing during her formative years, which she credits with allowing her to achieve a good education through the life stability provided.[3]
Early career
Political career
After being preselected as the Labor candidate for South Brisbane, O'Shea received the endorsement of EMILY's List Australia, an organisation which supports Labor women.[4]
Political views
O'Shea is a member of the Australian Labor Party's progressive Left faction.
Personal life
O'Shea is a mother of three children. O'Shea and her husband currently reside in the suburb of South Brisbane.[3] The two met decades earlier living as housemates in West End.[5]
References
- ^ "Dr Barbara O'Shea". Parliament of Queensland. Brisbane. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "South Brisbane - QLD Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "Meet the Candidate – Dr Barbara O'Shea, Labor for South Brisbane - Westender". 18 October 2024. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Queensland State Election 2024". EMILY's List Australia. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Queensland Labor - Barbara O'Shea". Queensland Labor. Retrieved 18 November 2024.