Michael O'Brien Politician

Michael Anthony O'Brien (born 5 August 1971) is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal Party of Australia member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 2006, representing the electorate of Malvern.O'Brien served as Minister for Gaming, Minister for Consumer Affairs and Minister for Energy and Resources in the Ted Baillieu government from 2010 to 2013, and was promoted to Treasurer in the 2013–2014 Napthine government. Following the defeat of the Napthine government at the 2014 state election, O'Brien contested the leadership of the Liberal Party, but was defeated by Matthew Guy.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 05, 1971
Birth place
Dublin , Republic of Ireland
Religion
Catholic Church
Profession
Barrister

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Office holder

office
Treasurer of Victoria
Victorian
Minister for Consumer Affairs
Minister for Energy & Resources
Minister for Gaming
party
Liberal Party of Australia
region
Electoral district of Malvern
successor

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