Michelle O'Byrne MP

Member for Bass

Michelle was a Member of the Federal Parliament from 1998 until 2004, and has been in the Tasmanian Parliament since 2006.

Michelle served as a senior Minister for 8 years in the previous Labor Government, and was Deputy Labor Leader from 2014 to 2021. 

A former national co-convener of Emily’s List, Michelle had worked to increase the number of women in Parliament and been responsible for delivering significant legislative reform for women.

A proud product of the public education system, Michelle and her partner live in Launceston with their two teenage daughters.

Michelle is a former Australian Chair of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians who work to increase women’s participation in political processes globally.

Michelle is currently the Speaker of the House of Assembly.

Contact Michelle

219 Invermay Road, Invermay 7248
(03) 6324 2020