Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Voluntary assisted dying verified
Recorded vote: in the House of Assembly division on the second reading of the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2020 on 4 December 2020, David O'Byrne (listed as 'Mr O'Byrne') voted Aye, in favour. The bill passed 17 Ayes to 7 Noes.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy verified
In Equality Tasmania's 2025 state election material O'Byrne is recorded as a strong ally supporting marriage equality, conversion-therapy bans, intersex protections, improved access to gender-affirming care, and hate-crime protections. (Stated positions.)
Drugs & law and order verified
Stated position: During November 2023 chamber debate, O'Byrne signalled he would not support the government's mandatory minimum sentencing bill for child sex offences, arguing mandatory minimums would encourage offenders to plead not guilty rather than guilty, thereby retraumatising victims.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.