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, improving community safety, and ensuring robust, well-funded universal healthcare.  

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