STATEMENT BY MEMBER – ECONOMY
With the Australian economy growing at 3.4 per cent and unemployment down to five per cent, you can see why this Liberal-National government has economic management as its strong suit.
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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
Ted formally moves the motion for a Royal Commission into aged care quality and safety in Parliament. I am indeed delighted to put my name to this motion and commend the government for its decisive…
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MPs WALK FOR DANIEL
Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, joined Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien, and hundreds of Sunshine Coast locals today to walk in the 14th Annual ‘Walk for Daniel’ at Woombye on the Sunshine…
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Treasury Laws Amendment GST Bill
The measures outlined in this bill will ensure that all states and territories are better off and that all Australians get a fair go irrespective of where they choose to live. The bill delivers on…
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Celebrating hardworking teachers on the Sunshine Coast
Ted O’Brien has encouraged students and schools across the Coast to acknowledge the hard work of its teachers and celebrate World Teachers’ Day. Mr O’Brien said teachers and school leaders played a critical role in…
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PROTECTING CONSUMERS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST FROM CORPORATE & FINANCIAL SECTOR MISCONDUCT
Consumers are set for greater protection from corporate and financial sector misconduct, with the Federal Government introducing legislation into Parliament that will significantly strengthen penalties for white collar crime. “Criminal penalties are set to double…
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Men’s Shed Week
I've witnessed the frustration of men's sheds which are routinely denied DGR status, despite political activist groups enjoying such status. I encourage the government to consider a more comprehensive approach to supporting Australia's men's sheds…
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Mrs Joyce Newton
It was with much sadness that I received news last Thursday advising of the passing of Mrs Joyce Newton. Joyce led a full and giving life, a life claimed too early by the cruel ravages…
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Cotton tree Eternal Flame
I was recently invited by the Maroochy RSL to inspect progress on the construction of the eternal flame—the memorial that will sit at the Cotton Tree cenotaph in Maroochydore as part of the Armistice Centenary…
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Veterans
We are grateful!. Thank you for your service. Navy, Army and Air Force.' Those are the words on a sticker that is now on the cars of thousands and thousands of residents on the Sunshine…
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Royal Commission into Aged Care Motion
The Australian community has every right to expect only the highest standards when it comes to aged-care services that support the dignity of older Australians and the peace of mind of loved ones.
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Fairfax Aged Care Forums
I invite your input into an electorate-wide submission to the aged care Royal Commission. Join me at one of three Fairfax Aged Care Forums on 30 and 31 October. Booking essential - Register here
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Medicare eligible MRI scans for the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is one of the fastest growing population centres in the country, yet access to Medicare subsidised MRI scans has fallen behind. This situation is especially acute at Buderim Private Hospital, the only not-for-profit…
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Carers Week 2018
Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP is encouraging Australians to acknowledge the enormous contribution of Australia’s carers this week. National Carers Week provides an opportunity to highlight the invaluable work of Australia’s 2.7 million unpaid…
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Delivering tax relief for small and medium businesses in FAIRFAX sooner
****Update**** 23/10/18 - Legislation has now passed Parliament, meaning that from 2021-22, a business with a turnover below $50 million will have a tax rate of just 25 per cent, five years earlier than planned.…
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Royal Commission in to aged care quality and safety
Thank you to everyone who attended my Aged Care Forums. It has been a humbling process, both in terms of the stories and experiences being told, as well as a shared sense of purpose and…
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Investing in students on the Sunshine Coast
Ted O’Brien MP has encouraged students, researchers and professionals in Fairfax to apply for a share of up to $119 million in funding as part of the Federal Government’s new Endeavour Leadership Program. Mr O’Brien…
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Funding boost for Fairfax Men’s Sheds
The Federal Government is investing in men's sheds here in Fairfax with $90k for the Sunshine Valley Men's Shed and $84k for the Coolum Men's Shed.
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Scholarships for regional students in Fairfax
Ted O’Brien MP has encouraged students in Fairfax to apply for a Government-funded scholarship to study a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) course. Mr O’Brien said applications were now open for the $24 million…
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FAIRFAX MEN’S SHED FUNDING WINDFALL
TWO local Men’s Sheds have hit the jackpot with generous Federal Government grants to fund a new shed and comfortable amenities. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien surprised members with an announcement today (Wed October 3)…
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New meningococcal vaccine to support teenagers in Fairfax
The Federal Government will invest $52 million to protect Australian teenagers, including those in Fairfax against meningococcal, with the launch of a new free national program for 14 to 19 year olds. Member for Fairfax,…
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Aged Care
"The feedback I get from older Australians and their families, from our annual Fairfax seniors forums and from regular meetings of the Fairfax Seniors Advisory Committee, is that more needs to be done to improve the…
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Support a Medicare eligible MRI licence for Buderim Private Hospital
The Federal Government has announced Expressions of Interest for Medicare eligible MRI licences for 20 facilities across Australia - and we want one for the Sunshine Coast! A Medicare MRI licence allows providers to charge…
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Fighting Back for Strawberries
MEMBER for Fairfax Ted O’Brien is urging Sunshine Coast people to have a strawberry-filled weekend to support local growers. Mr O’Brien spoke in Federal Parliament today (Thursday 20 September) in support of legislation to invoke…
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Criminal Code Amendment (Food Contamination) Bill
“Sabotaging a piece of fruit that could be swallowed by a child or anyone for that matter is horrific. “The increase in penalties that this bill represents is needed. We need to ensure that, particularly…
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Trade Unions
Big unions have turned workplace relations into big business. With surging profits that defy a collapsing membership, the financial interests of big unions often directly compromise the interests of the very workers they purport to…
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ECONOMY
Under this coalition government, the Australian economy has taken off like a rocket. Our national economy is growing faster than any G7 economy—including the US —and well above the OECD average of 2.5 per cent.…
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Customs Act & Customs Tariff Act
These bills will amend the Customs Act and the Customs Tariff Act to introduce new rules of origin and introduce new preferential customs duty rates for goods imported into Australia from nations that are parties…
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Modern Slavery Bill
What exactly is modern slavery? Today, slavery is more about a de facto form of ownership that is often hidden. Slavery has today transformed itself to serve our insatiable global consumer economy and its demand…
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