Federal Government Grants
The Morrison Government have several grants programmes currently open to support community groups, schools and businesses in Fairfax. Below is a snapshot of each programme and links for further information and advice. Please note that…
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Inquiry into whether nuclear energy is feasible and suitable for Australia
The Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy is set to investigate the nuclear fuel cycle at the request of Energy Minister Angus Taylor. As Committee Chair, Sunshine-Coast based MP for Fairfax Ted O’Brien will…
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The impact militant trade unions have on the OH&S of workers
I asked the Minister for Industrial Relations what impact militant unionism is having on the occupational health and safety of workers in Fairfax. His answer is essential viewing....
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Australia’s strong economic growth
Well, we're back in surplus. We've maintained our AAA credit rating. We are growing faster than any country in the OECD bar, of course, the United States. We have 27 years of continuous economic growth,…
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Olympics for Qld – where’s the Qld State Labor Government?
A bid for Queensland to host the 2032 Olympic Games requires a Team Australia approach - the Commonwealth, SEQ Council of Mayors and the AOC are all now waiting for the Qld Government to show…
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Olympics Games bid for SEQ in 2032
There are times when the full united force of Team Australia needs to come about. One of those times is near, as South East Queensland seeks to host the 2032 Olympic Games.
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OP ED – We Must Play to Win; The road to the 2032 Olympic Games
With the Tokyo Games now just a year away, the starting gun has already been fired to secure the 2032 Olympics for South East Queensland. So when will the Palaszczuk Government get out of the…
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Feds urge Queensland to back the Olympics boots and all
The Prime Minister’s representative for the 2032 Olympic Games Ted O’Brien MP today urged the Queensland Government to back a South East Queensland campaign for the Olympics “boots-and-all”. “It’s essential that Team Australia be united…
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2032 Olympic bid for SEQ
I am very excited to be leading the Federal Government's push for the 2032 Olympics. This is a unique opportunity for SEQ and I look forward to capitalising on the work we are already doing…
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NORTH QUEENSLAND FLOOD FUNDING FLOWS TO LOCAL SCHOOL
Three weeks into the 2019 school year, North Queensland was ravaged by flood. Hundreds of kilometres south of the disaster, Nambour Christian College was busy supporting seven of its boarding students whose family properties were…
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RAIL – Sunny Coast shortchanged by Labor Govt
Sunshine Coast has yet again been short changed by the State Labor Government to the tune of $230 million for the North Coast Rail Line.
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Time for the Queensland Government to Invest
Time for the Queensland Government to Invest In determining the fate of the nation at the Federal election, Queenslanders chose optimism and reward over pessimism and risk, and they opted for a positive future. For…
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Winter Road Trip – 10-14 June 2019
Ted O'Brien and his team will head off on his Winter Road Trip this June, taking his mobile office around the electorate. If you would like to talk to Ted about anything you can find…
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Where are the mobile black spots in Fairfax? **nominations now open for round 6**
Thank you to everyone who has already identified a mobile blackspot in Fairfax. Nominations for Round 5 have now closed and have been submitted for assessment. However we are taking nominations for Round 6 of the Program…
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THANK YOU FAIRFAX
The campaign to win the election might be over but Team Ted took to the streets again this morning to thank voters for their support. The returning…
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Prime Minister, Scott Morrison on Ted O’Brien MP
I'm backing Ted O'Brien. Not just because he's a member of the LNP team, but because he is leading the charge to ensure all Queenslanders get the investment in the infrastructure and essential services they…
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HOMELESS MEN’S SHELTER FOR SUNSHINE COAST
A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $500,000 for the construction of a homeless men’s shelter on the Sunshine Coast. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the funding would be used “to construct seven individual, self-contained,…
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Brightwater Park CCTV
A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $75,000 for the purchase and installation of permanent CCTV cameras at Brightwater Lakeside Park. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien worked closely with the Brightwater community to determine how to…
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Ted launches his 2019 election campaign!
There is a very clear choice this election - a choice between Bill Shorten's high taxes and the Morrison Government's investment in a strong economy.
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Ted delivers for the Sunshine Coast
What are local businesses and community groups saying about Ted?
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$152K FOR LOCAL TENNIS CLUB
With more than a thousand players and hundreds of games of tennis a week the Maroochydore Tennis Club is in need of a little TLC and the Federal Government has come to the party with…
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IT’S READY SHEDDY GO FOR BUDERIM MEN’S SHED
Sunshine Coast men now have a new place to socialise and keep busy following the construction of a new home for the Buderim Men’s Shed. Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said that until now…
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Anzac Day 2019 – service locations around Fairfax
The following ANZAC Day services will be held around Fairfax in 2019. Buderim 5.15am Dawn Service, Buderim Village Park 8.30am Anzac March leaves Buderim Marketplace 9.00am Memorial Service, Buderim Mountain State School Pine Forest Coolum / Peregian 5.30am State March…
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How can I vote?
Australia will go to the polls on Saturday May 18 Polling places on Sat 18 May, all are open from 8am-6pm: BLI BLI - Bli Bli State School, 12-38 School Rd, BLI BLI BUDERIM - Eden Lea Retirement Village, 10…
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Ted Discusses Climate Change & Labors Tax Policies
Labor's values are by virtue of their tax policies. We know that Labor's plans around franking credits, negative gearing tax, capital gains and family trusts. Labor's only solution with respect to the economy is tax—tax,…
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Veterans’ Recognition (Putting Veterans and their Families First) Bill
Ted discusses the importance of recognising Veterans and supporting their families.
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