Clare O'Neil MP, Federal Member for Hotham

Thanks for visiting my website. I’m the Federal Member for Hotham, which is a beautifully diverse and welcoming part of Melbourne’s south east.

About Hotham and me 

I’m a mum. I have three kids, from kinder age to almost teenage, and my husband is a mental health worker. We have six pets. And yes, just like in your household, each week is a juggle! 

I’m a local. I love our area, and I love raising my family here. Every minute I can, I’m keeping it local: working, walking my pups, driving my kids to weekend sports and supporting local businesses in and around Hotham. 

I’m a fighter. My main job as your representative is to understand your worries and concerns and stand up in Parliament for you and your household. What gives me the most satisfaction in my work is helping the citizens I represent. Whether it be accessing the NDIS, resolving issues with aged care or the pension, advocacy on Medicare or help with the cost-of-living. 

No matter where my work takes me, nothing compares to coming home to Melbourne’s south-east. Great schools, vibrant shopping strips, small business and manufacturing havens and diverse cuisine. From banh mi that tops all national culinary lists and the rich variety of curries I’m always discovering, to the Greek feasts my kids adore, this is where I’m happiest.    

Please look around my website and learn more about the important issues I care about and what I fight for, see my speeches, explore local grant opportunities and helpful resources and meet some of the Hotham heroes that make this community tick.  

As always, please get in touch with my office with any questions or concerns, and keep me updated on your news too! You can drop me a line (or get on my email list) at [email protected].  

Clare O'Neil MP
Federal Member for Hotham
Minister for Housing
Minister for Homelessness