Barbara O'Shea
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Dr 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] |
| Party | Labor |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Profession | Physician |
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.
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]