Dr. Barbara O'Shea has proudly served as the Member for South Brisbane since October 2024.

A dedicated advocate for social equity, Barbara is committed to building a fair and inclusive future for everyone in our community. Her key priorities include addressing the housing crisis, providing support to those experiencing cost-of-living pressures, and ensuring robust, well-funded universal healthcare.  

Barbara's connection to South Brisbane spans over three decades. She first met her husband while sharing a home as flatmates in West End, and together they chose to establish their careers, and raise their children in this vibrant, diverse community.