Ted O’Brien
AustraliapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Ted O’Brien is the Opposition energy spokesman in Australia, advocating for nuclear energy as part of the opposition's energy policy. He has recently been in the news defending the opposition's stance on nuclear power and its implications on water resources.
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Opposition foreign affairs spokesman Ted O’Brien said he completely disagreed with Hanson’s view that Australia should cut foreign aid funding to Pacific nations.
How much would Pauline Hanson's 3.5 per cent of GDP spending target actually cost?Australia· 2026-06-21
Coalition foreign affairs spokesman Ted O’Brien said the peace deal between the US and Iran was fragile.
Tapering the right thing, prime minister says in defence of $400m in fuel reliefAustralia· 2026-06-21
Opposition foreign affairs spokesman Ted O’Brien called for the government to reopen negotiations on the free trade agreement with the EU.
Australia’s emissions fall but the heat is rising in CanberraAustralia· 2026-05-28
Opposition foreign affairs spokesman Ted O’Brien is part of the delegation's program in Canberra.
Don’t let Iran conflict distract from KyivAustralia· 2026-03-04
Ted O’Brien is the Opposition foreign affairs spokesman who commented on the Coalition’s proposal to criminalise aiding people linked to terrorism.
Coalition seeks to criminalise actions of anyone assisting IS brides to return to Australia; Armed man shot and killed trying to enter Trump’s Mar-a-LagoAustralia· 2026-02-23Ted O’Brien might just be the bubbliest politician in parliament.
Key ministerial match-ups that will determine the success or failure of Angus Taylor’s oppositionAustralia· 2026-02-18
Ted O’Brien said his replacement would be 'enormously effective'.
New Australian Liberal Party leader Angus Taylor’s message to One Nation voters
New Zealand· 2026-02-13
Ted O’Brien was replaced by Angus Taylor and Jane Hume in their new leadership roles.
Angus Taylor and Jane Hume make good start, but more of the same won’t cut itAustralia· 2026-02-13
Jane Hume was elected as the party’s new deputy leader, seeing off a challenge from incumbent Ted O’Brien.
Angus Taylor elected new Liberal Party leader, defeating Sussan Ley in leadership spill; Jane Hume becomes deputyAustralia· 2026-02-13Ted O’Brien, the chief proponent of the nuclear policy, commented on housing tax changes.
With underlying divisions barely addressed, opposition will battle in this tax fightAustralia· 2026-02-09
Ley’s deputy Ted O’Brien said 'who knows whether or not there’ll be a challenge'.
Opposition Leader faces threat as senator Jane Hume calls for change amid low pollingAustralia· 2026-02-09
Ted O’Brien is the shadow treasurer who has pressed Jim Chalmers on the relationship between government spending and inflation.
the big programs and black holes consuming taxpayers’ moneyAustralia· 2026-02-08
Ted O’Brien is the deputy leader who wanted to take the new deal with Sussan Ley.
Coalition deal nears as Sussan Ley and David Littleproud bow to pressureAustralia· 2026-02-07
Ted O’Brien said Bullock had 'obliterated' Chalmers’ argument.
RBA governor links government spending to interest rate riseAustralia· 2026-02-06
In parliament, Albanese was pressed by shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien to rule out a change to the CGT.
The deduction that will cost Australia $250bn over a decade unless government actsAustralia· 2026-02-05
Ted O’Brien who, oddly, holds both roles in Ley’s new-look Nats-free frontbench.
Government revels in opposition's disarray during question timeAustralia· 2026-02-03
Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien said Chalmers had to take the blame for the increase in interest rates.
Reserve Bank lifts rates to 3.85 per centAustralia· 2026-02-03
Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien commented on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's actions.
RBA interest rate decision today; Cory Bernardi recruited by One Nation; Sussan Ley, David Littleproud fail to reach Coalition split resolutionAustralia· 2026-02-02
Deputy Liberal leader Ted O’Brien challenged Taylor regarding support for the leader.
Angus Taylor’s supporters pushed Andrew Hastie to drop push for top jobAustralia· 2026-02-01
For now, shadow treasurer and deputy leader Ted O’Brien will look after the assistant treasurer and financial services portfolios.
Nationals relegated as Littleproud fails to oust Ley, forcing parliament seating changesAustralia· 2026-01-31
Shadow treasurer and deputy Ted O’Brien MP will look after the assistant treasurer and financial services portfolios.
Liberal leader gives David Littleproud one week to save CoalitionAustralia· 2026-01-30
Ted O’Brien is the deputy who was present at the funeral for Katie Allen.
Angus Taylor, Andrew Hastie hold secret talks in MelbourneAustralia· 2026-01-29
Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien said the latest inflation figures would mean a tougher year ahead for many people.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends government record after prices surge in DecemberAustralia· 2026-01-29
Ted O’Brien, Sussan Ley's deputy, tried to focus the Coalition's efforts on the economy.
Nationals face further turmoil after Coalition splitAustralia· 2026-01-28
Ted O’Brien made media appearances to support Sussan Ley.
Nationals senators McKenzie and Cadell face job lossesAustralia· 2026-01-27
Ted O’Brien did media appearances insisting that Ley retained support.
Tim Wilson compares David Littleproud gamble to Barnaby Joyce Canberra footpath incidentAustralia· 2026-01-27Ley’s deputy, Ted O’Brien, said on the ABC that Ley had displayed 'an enormous amount of dignity and strength'.
Critics split as Angus Taylor considers runAustralia· 2026-01-26Ted O’Brien questioned the judgment of Albanese and Wells regarding taxpayer spending.
Minister requests audit of taxpayer entitlements amid controversyAustralia· 2025-12-09
Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien challenged the government’s response regarding Wells' expenses.
Sport Minister paid car to wait 10 hours at NRL grand final, Don Farrell used hundreds of family flightsAustralia· 2025-12-09
Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien described the 3.8 per cent rate as extraordinary, saying it would hit the nation’s army of mortgage holders.
Economists warn of potential hike after inflation increaseAustralia· 2025-11-26