David O'Brien

Who is David O'Brien?

David Roland Joseph O'Brien is an Australian politician representing the National Party of Australia in the Victorian Legislative Council.

Mr O'Brien was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council as a Member for the Western Victoria Region at the 2010 election. Previously he was the Nationals candidate for the seat of South West Coast at the 2006 election, proving unsuccessful in seeking election and receiving 4.2% of the vote.

Prior to being elected to Parliament, he practised as a Barrister at the Supreme Court of Victoria and as a solicitor at King & Wood Mallesons. Mr O'Brien has also been the licensee of the Penshurst Hotel and involved in primary production.

Mr O'Brien is the Deputy Leader of the Nationals in the Legislative Council.

Mr O'Brien currently sits on the following Committees of the Victorian Parliament:

Rural and Regional

Public Accounts and Estimates

Legal and Social Issues Legislation and

Legal and Social Issue References