About David O'Byrne
David O'Byrne is the independent member for Franklin in the Tasmanian House of Assembly. He is a former trade unionist and a former Labor member for the seat. He has provided supply and confidence to Premier Jeremy Rockliff's government since 2024.
- Born
- 17 March 1969
- Education
- Degree in labour studies, University of Adelaide
- Elected to Franklin
- 20 March 2010 state election, as a Labor candidate
- Previous party
- Labor, serving 2010 to 2014 and 2018 to 2024
- Re-elected
- 2025 Tasmanian state election, as an independent
- Before parliament
- Tasmanian secretary, Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union (elected 2001)
Summarised by AI from Wikipedia, plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026.
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