Delivering for the Sunshine Coast

Meet Ted

I entered Parliament after more than 20 years in business and community leadership, but I’m a family man first and foremost. I care deeply about the future of our region and the people who call it home.

My vision for the Sunshine Coast is bold, I want us to become the healthiest place on earth. That means backing local families, strengthening small business, protecting our environment and building a community where individuals are empowered to take control of their own future.

I believe strongly in a civil society, in the power of communities, volunteers, local leaders and I want everyday Australians to shape their own destiny. Government should support that spirit, not replace it.

My ultimate commitment is that I am the Sunshine Coast’s man in Canberra - not Canberra’s man on the Sunshine Coast.

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What does Ted O’Brien stand for?

I’m driven by a set of values that are inherently Australian – freedom, equality and a fair go. I believe reward should come from effort and that opportunity should be open to anyone willing to have a go.

I believe that with rights come responsibilities to our families, our communities and our country.

These aren’t just political principles – they’re personal convictions. They’ve shaped my life, my work and my time in Parliament and they will continue to guide me.