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Deborah O'Neill
Profile
Deborah O'Neill is an Australian politician serving as a Senator for New South Wales since 2013. A member of the Labor Party's socially conservative Right faction, she has established a reputation for rigorous parliamentary oversight, particularly in the areas of corporate accountability, financial services, and defence. O'Neill previously worked as a high school teacher and academic before entering federal politics. She currently chairs the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence and has been a prominent figure in investigating governance failures within major consulting firms and the cosmetic surgery industry. Her political career is deeply influenced by her Catholic faith and a commitment to social justice.
Details
- Born
- June 4, 1961 · 64 years old
- Birth place
- Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
- Education
- University of Sydney, University of New England, Australian Catholic University, Deakin University
- Career
- High school teacher, Academic at the University of Newcastle
