--- title: "Ted O'Brien: political ads and spending | Politics Computer" description: "What Ted O'Brien has spent on Facebook and Instagram ads, and the ads themselves." url: "https://politics.computer/mp/ted-o-brien" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Politicians](https://politics.computer/mps) / [Fairfax](https://politics.computer/seats/federal/fairfax) ![Ted O'Brien](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ted_O'Brien_Buderim_Men's_Shed_2017_(cropped).jpg?width=320) LNP House of Representatives # Ted O'Brien Member for [Fairfax](https://politics.computer/seats/federal/fairfax), [LNP](https://politics.computer/party/liberal) About ## About Ted O'Brien Ted O'Brien is the Liberal National Party of Queensland member for the House of Representatives seat of Fairfax in Queensland. He has held Fairfax since 2016 and is currently Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs. His Facebook and Instagram ads have no listed topics. Born 7 May 1974, Brisbane, Queensland Education Bachelor of Arts, University of Queensland; Master of Economics, London School of Economics; MBA, University of Melbourne Before parliament Businessman and lobbyist; founded Ted O'Brien & Associates in 2014 First elected 2016 federal election, Division of Fairfax Previous seat Unsuccessful candidate for Fairfax in 2013, losing to Clive Palmer by 53 votes Shadow ministry Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs after the 2026 Liberal leadership election Summarised by AI from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted%5FO%27Brien), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. Ads ## What Ted O'Brien spends on ads Facebook and Instagram ads from their page, as published in Meta's Ad Library. Spent on ads $1K –$1.5K Ads seen 1 Running now 1 Paid for by Ted O'Brien MP - Federal Member for Fairfax, according to the ads' disclaimers. [See this page in Meta's Ad Library](https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active%5Fstatus=all&ad%5Ftype=political%5Fand%5Fissue%5Fads&country=AU&view%5Fall%5Fpage%5Fid=708298282615442) ## Biggest ads Ranked by what Meta says was spent on each design, across every copy of it. - [![Federal Member for Fairfax, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs](https://politics.computer/media/f3bf2428463ca8d675ec81a1078bb1497c80e34122dab6a8111aa986154591dd?w=480) $1K–$1.5K spent Running since 7 Sept](https://politics.computer/ad/f3bf2428463ca8d675ec81a1078bb1497c80e34122dab6a8111aa986154591dd) ## What the ads are about Topics read from the ads we've analysed so far, by number of ads. - Infrastructure transport 1 ad Votes ## How Ted O'Brien voted Recorded votes in the House of Representatives since 23 July 2025, from Hansard. [All votes in the House of Representatives](https://politics.computer/votes/house) **161** votes cast **49%** of 329 divisions held **0** votes against their party line 1. 29 October 2026 ### [Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026: consideration in detail](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/23) Voting yes supported making the amendment moved by the member for Mackellar to the Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026 during consideration in detail. Voted no Defeated 8 to 101 2. 29 October 2026 ### [Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/14) Voting yes supported the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026 passing its second reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea. Voted no Passed 96 to 37 3. 29 October 2026 ### [Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/10) Voting yes supported the Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill. Voted no Passed 91 to 45 4. 29 October 2026 ### [Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/9) Voting yes supported the Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026 passing its second reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea. Voted no Passed 90 to 45 5. 29 October 2026 ### [Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/8) Voting yes supported the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill. Voted no Passed 91 to 46 6. 29 October 2026 ### [Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026: consideration in detail](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/7) Voting yes supported the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026 being agreed to in consideration in detail, which passes the bill as amended in that stage. Voted no Passed 91 to 46 7. 29 October 2026 ### [Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026: consideration in detail](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/6) Voting yes supported making the amendments circulated by the member for Curtin to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026. Voted yes Defeated 17 to 79 8. 29 October 2026 ### [Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026: consideration in detail](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/5) Voting yes supported the opposition amendments to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026 being agreed to, which would add them to the bill. Voted yes Defeated 43 to 91 A member can miss a division for many reasons: illness, leave, ministerial duties, being in the chair or a pair arrangement. "Against their party" means at least three quarters of the rest of their party voted the other way; votes where any party split (usually free or conscience votes) don't count. Votes on procedure aren't listed. ## Other LNP members of the House of Representatives [Liberal spending, LNP included](https://politics.computer/party/liberal) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Andrew_Wallace.png?width=96)**Andrew Wallace** LNP, Fisher ](https://politics.computer/mp/andrew-wallace) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Andrew_Wilcox_Bridget_McKenzie_Steven_Miles_2021_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Andrew Willcox** LNP, Dawson ](https://politics.computer/mp/andrew-willcox) - [ **Angie Bell** LNP, Moncrieff ](https://politics.computer/mp/angie-bell) - [ **Cameron Caldwell** LNP, Fadden ](https://politics.computer/mp/cameron-caldwell) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Colin_Boyce_at_the_%22Start_Rockhampton_Ring_Road%22_Rally.jpg?width=96)**Colin Boyce** LNP, Flynn ](https://politics.computer/mp/colin-boyce) - [ **David Batt** LNP, Hinkler ](https://politics.computer/mp/david-batt) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/David_Littleproud_July_2018.jpg?width=96)**David Littleproud** LNP, Maranoa ](https://politics.computer/mp/david-littleproud) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Garth_Hamilton_Geoscience_Australia_2022_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Garth Hamilton** LNP, Groom ](https://politics.computer/mp/garth-hamilton) - [ **Henry Pike** LNP, Bowman ](https://politics.computer/mp/henry-pike) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/04.30_%E5%89%AF%E7%B8%BD%E7%B5%B1%E6%8E%A5%E8%A6%8B%E3%80%8C%E6%BE%B3%E5%A4%A7%E5%88%A9%E4%BA%9E%E8%B7%A8%E9%BB%A8%E6%B4%BE%E5%9C%8B%E6%9C%83%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E5%9C%98%E3%80%8D_-_55238919412.jpg?width=96)**Leon Rebello** LNP, McPherson ](https://politics.computer/mp/leon-rebello) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Llew_O'Brien_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Llew O'Brien** LNP, Wide Bay ](https://politics.computer/mp/llew-o-brien) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Michelle_Landry_2016.jpg?width=96)**Michelle Landry** LNP, Capricornia ](https://politics.computer/mp/michelle-landry) Photo: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ted%5FO'Brien%5FBuderim%5FMen's%5FShed%5F2017%5F%28cropped%29.jpg). 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