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Kerry O'Brien

Senator for Tasmania · Australian Labor Party · Former member

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How they voted on policies

Each policy groups related divisions. Counts are this member's recorded votes from 8 Feb 2006 to 21 June 2011; the score is They Vote For You's weighted agreement across all years. A voting record shows how someone voted, not necessarily what they personally believe.

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Time in Parliament

Terms of service and ministerial or shadow ministerial roles, from OpenAustralia's hand-maintained records of the Parliamentary Handbook.

Terms of service

  • Senate

    5 Sept 1996 – 30 June 2011 · Retired

Ministerial and shadow roles

  • Shadow Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Forestry

    10 Dec 2006 – 6 Dec 2007

  • Shadow Minister for Transport

    24 June 2005 – 10 Dec 2006

  • Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Local Government and Territories

    26 Oct 2004 – 24 June 2005

  • Shadow Minister for Reconciliation and Indigenous Affairs

    8 Dec 2003 – 25 Oct 2004

  • Shadow Minister for Tourism, Regional Services and Territories

    8 Dec 2003 – 25 Oct 2004

  • Shadow Minister for Primary Industries

    2 July 2003 – 8 Dec 2003

  • Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Resources

    23 Nov 2001 – 2 July 2003

  • Senate Opposition Whip (shadow ministry)

    20 Oct 1998 – 5 Sept 2000