Voices

A conversation with... Deborah O'Neill, Australia

Mon, 13/05/2024 - 14:55

As part of the IPU series 'A conversation with...', we interview parliamentarians from all over the world to find out who they represent and what motivates them.

In this edition, we discover Deborah O'Neill, a senator from Australia.

The views and opinions expressed by the parliamentarians are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position.

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