VALUED: SUNSHINE COAST VOLUNTEERS
Across the Sunshine Coast volunteers are doing everything from supporting children with special-needs by working with horses, to preparing meals for the elderly and the Federal Government is aiding their valuable contribution with its own…
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What does the 2019 Budget mean for the Sunshine Coast?
The 2019-20 Budget is the next stage of the Morrison Government’s plan to build a stronger economy and secure a better future for all Australians. The Government’s strong budget management allows us to invest in…
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FEDERAL BUDGET A BIG TICK FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST
The economist in Federal MP Ted O’Brien couldn’t be anything but pleased with the Treasurer’s announcement last night that the nation’s economy will have a budget surplus for the first time in 12 years. “We’re…
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Federal Budget 2019-20 – Snapshot for Small Business
Federal Budget 2019-20 - Snapshot for Small Business We’re backing the Sunshine Coast’s 40,000 small and medium businesses: We are lowering taxes The company tax rate for companies with an annual turnover of less…
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SUNNY FUTURE FOR BRUCE HIGHWAY ON SUNNY COAST
The Federal LNP Government has committed up to $241 million to majority fund Stage 1 of the Bruce Highway – Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade, including an additional $91.4 million in the 2019-20 Federal Budget.
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SUNNY FUTURE FOR BRUCE HIGHWAY ON SUNNY COAST
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has committed up to $241 million to majority fund Stage 1 of the Bruce Highway – Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade, including an additional $91.4 in the 2019-20 Federal Budget. Federal…
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LOCAL SOFTWARE COMPANY TRANSFORMING ‘LIVE’ USER INTERACTIONS
Entrepreneurship continues to thrive on the Sunshine Coast with tech company Yondo the latest local business to secure Federal funding to help commercialise its revolutionary Live Experience software. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said $749,997…
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TAX DEDUCTIBILITY FOR SUNSHINE COAST MEN’S & WOMEN’S SHEDS LONG OVERDUE
With 15 Men’s Sheds across the Sunshine Coast and a couple of Women’s Sheds too, the Shed movement is going from strength to strength and today the Morrison Government has announced its decision to introduce…
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EMPOWERING MIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN
MIGRANT and refugee women on the Sunshine Coast will be empowered to smash cultural stereotypes and take control of finances thanks to a Federal grant. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien announced $45 369 for the…
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The Australian Labor party is divided
The Australian people have always known that the Labor Party is weak on national security and that the Labor Party is weak when it comes to managing the economy. However, it should be known that…
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CCTV Funding to Beef Up Housing Security
SECURITY will be beefed up at housing complexes on the Sunshine Coast to prevent violence, drug crimes and anti-social behaviour. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien today announced a substantial grant of $28,020 to install CCTV…
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Improved mobile coverage for Fairfax
Coast people can look forward to improved mobile phone coverage thanks to the Liberal and Nationals Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. Minister for Regional Services Bridget McKenzie and Fairfax MP Ted O’Brien today…
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From little things big things grow: Supporting Australian SMEs go global
Inquiry into access to free trade agreements by small and medium enterprises Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Australia should be proud of its extraordinary track record as a free trading…
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TED O’BRIEN EMBRACES CITY DEAL SIGNING
Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien is celebrating today’s crucial milestone formalising a South-East Queensland City Deal. Mr O’Brien was in Brisbane for the Statement of Intent signing where all three tiers of government committed to…
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FUNDING BOOST FOR SUNSHINE COAST VETERANS
A HUGE injection of new funds to the Maroochydore RSL will help the organisation continue its charitable role in the community. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the additional $81,616 brought the Federal Government’s contribution…
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Treasury Law Amendments: Whistle-blower protection
The whistleblower bill provides protections for those who suffer threats or actual reprisals consistent with the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. To be clear, protections are available where a threat or reprisal is taken…
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City Deal for South East Queensland
City deal with South-East Queensland. There's no doubt that this government is already delivering enormously for South-East Queensland, but there's more to do. We have to ensure that we stay ahead of the population curve…
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Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment
The reforms outlined in this bill will give older Australians more choice and greater flexibility in managing their finances, allow them to keep more of their pension when they work and allow retirees who own…
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Great news – MRI licence granted to Buderim Private Hospital!
The Liberal National Government has awarded the Sunshine Coast’s only not-for-profit hospital - Buderim Private Hospital – with a Medicare subsidised MRI licence.
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Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee Report
Australian SMEs are Australian small- and medium-sized enterprises. Most people in this chamber would agree that Australia is most likely the most successful liberal democracy in the world. A feature of our liberal democracy is our…
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Private Members Business: The Economy
We know that we have enjoyed 27 years of consecutive economic growth. We know that the unemployment rate is at five per cent. We know that the Australian GDP is growing at a rate faster…
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Ted talks mortgage trailing commissions
Ted talks about the Federal LNP Government's announcement to continue mortgage broker trailing commissions.
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GREAT NEWS FOR BLOOMHILL!!
Ted secures $212,500 of funding per year for 4 years for Bloomhill Cancer Care
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Ted O’Brien’s Federal Election Speech
This year the Australian people have a big decision to make. It is one of those years where they face a fork in the road. On the one hand they have the opportunity to stay…
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Ted talks mortgage broker trailing commissions
The Federal Government has listened to the mortgage broker industry and will continue trailing commissions.
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Mortgage broker trail commissions retained
Media release from the Hon Josh Frydenberg, Treasurer on Tuesday 12 March 2019 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Following consultation with the mortgage broking industry and smaller lenders, the Coalition Government has decided to not prohibit trail commissions…
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Energy Efficient Communities Program Business grants
Australian businesses need access to affordable and reliable energy. That’s why the Morrison Government is supporting our local businesses to be more energy efficient, reducing emissions and lowering their power bills. We are investing $50…
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TED O’BRIEN GOES PUBLIC WITH AGED CARE SUBMISSION
Ted O’Brien has handed in his submission to the Aged Care Royal Commission after compiling input from hundreds of Sunshine Coast residents. The Member for Fairfax used his annual Seniors’ Forum, attended by more than…
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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety – Fairfax submission
In 2018, I held three Forums looking into different aspects of aged care on the Sunshine Coast - from the perspective of residents, families and aged care workers. The result is a submission to the…
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RECORD FUNDING TO HELP REDUCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Combating violence against women and children in Fairfax remains one of the Morrison Government’s top priorities, as part of its plan to keep Australians safe. The Morrison Government is proud to be making the largest…
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