Year: 2022

Optus data breach – information and practical steps

Reports that up to nine million or even more Optus users’ data have been exposed as part of a cyber attack are very concerning. As the Leader of the Opposition says, this may be the…
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Ted O'Brien MP

AUSTRALIA’S ENERGY MARKET EXPOSED

AGL has announced the early closure of the Loy Yang A power station in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria following a review of the company’s strategic direction. This is a disappointing outcome for Australian households and…
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Video of Condolence Motion – Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Condolence Motion – Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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SUNCOAST COLLEGE FAREWELLS HER MAJESTY

Over one-thousand students, teachers and staff gathered today in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate a life of unflagging service, humility and faith. The tribute included the ceremonious planting of a moreton…
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Video of Labor’s Climate Change Bill passes the Senate

Labor’s Climate Change Bill passes the Senate

Today is the day that the Labor Party's climate change policy comes to fruition and into legislation. They took this policy to the Australian people, a policy that included not one but two key targets.…
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CLIMATE LEGISLATION OPENS NEW ERA OF ACTIVISM

The passing of the Albanese Labor Government’s Climate Change Bill paves the way for a new era of green lawfare in Australia. Rather than addressing mounting cost-of-living pressures for Australian families and businesses, Labor has…
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Video of Labor must commit to the new Maroochydore rail line

Labor must commit to the new Maroochydore rail line

Enough talk—time for action. I'm referring, of course, to the $3.2 billion new rail line that will run from Beerwah to Maroochydore. This rail line has been well studied and long wanted. Earlier this year,…
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$200 MILLION TO MOP UP ENERGY MARKET INTERVENTION

Australian families can expect more hip pocket pain with higher household power bills after it was revealed the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) intervention in the National Electricity Market (NEM) would cost more than $200…
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Video of Interview with Chris Kenny, Sky News

Interview with Chris Kenny, Sky News

TED O’BRIEN - SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH -  Chris Kenny, SKY NEWS Wednesday, 07September 2022 Topics: Power prices, nuclear energy, SMR’s Chris Kenny: Ted O'Brien who's the shadow climate…
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Video of NEW ERA OF GREEN LAWFARE IMPOSED BY LABOR

NEW ERA OF GREEN LAWFARE IMPOSED BY LABOR

The Coalition will today table a dissenting report on Labor’s Climate Change Bills following a Senate inquiry into the “narrow” legislation. Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Ted O’Brien says the legislation would become…
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VOLUNTEER GRANTS PROGRAM RE-OPEN

Grants of up to $5,000 are now available for Sunshine Coast community groups to support the valuable work of local volunteers.   The Volunteer Grants program, which was initiated by the former Coalition Government, is…
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Ted O'Brien

100 DAYS AND STILL NO ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS FROM LABOR

Australian food and beverage manufacturers across Australia looking to lower their energy costs and reduce emissions have been snubbed by the Albanese Labor Government. After more than 100 days in Government, Anthony Albanese and Chris…
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BOWEN SACKS SNOWY EXECUTIVE

Labor Energy Minister Chris Bowen has reportedly sacked Snowy Hydro Chief Executive Paul Broad following a disagreement on the role of gas. Media reports suggest that the sacking stemmed from the seasoned industry executive expressing…
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Chat to Ted on his Spring Road Trip

Ted will be out and about on his Spring Road Trip from 1-3 September. Please come down and chat to Ted and the team about any local or federal issue. Thursday 1 Sept, 7.45am COOLUM…
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Cool New Shade for Maroochydore Football Club

Maroochydore Swans Football Club fans will be keeping cool and dry next season following the installation of a new weather-proof roof. Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP officially opened the new under-cover area for…
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Video of Labor’s New Tax Will Harm Regional Communities

Labor’s New Tax Will Harm Regional Communities

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MEDIA RELEASE: PORT OF NEWCASTLE’S FUTURE UNDER THREAT 

TED O’BRIEN MP  Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy  SENATOR ROSS CADELL  Nationals Whip in the Senate  JOINT MEDIA RELEASE  22 August 2022  PORT OF NEWCASTLE’S FUTURE UNDER THREAT  A world-leading clean hydrogen hub…
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Video of Labor Is Back And So Is Tax

Labor Is Back And So Is Tax

Within a month of confirming its first broken promise of reducing household power bills, Labor is set to break another promise by taxing Australians to achieve its electric vehicle ambition. Climate Change and Energy Minister…
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Video of $billions for Sunshine Coast projects on the line

$billions for Sunshine Coast projects on the line

$billions for critical infrastructure projects are on the line in a revised Labor Government budget to be released in October.
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**EOIs CLOSED** 2022 Fairfax Volunteer Grants

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for the 2022 Volunteer Grants. The Volunteer Grants program was an initiative of the Coalition Government, and I am pleased to be able to continue our commitment to…
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Climate Change and Energy ‘Listening Tour’

Local efforts to address complex climate and energy challenges will be top of the agenda today as the University of the Sunshine Coast hosts the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Ted O’Brien as…
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SKYROCKETING POWER PRICES FRONT AND CENTRE

The impacts of skyrocketing power prices on local households and businesses will be front and centre today as Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce hosts Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Ted O’Brien in…
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Video of Ted O’Brien Reveals Labor’s First Broken Promise in Australian Parliament

Ted O’Brien Reveals Labor’s First Broken Promise in Australian Parliament

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Video of CLIMATE CHANGE BILL 2022 & CLIMATE CHANGE (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2022 – speech 1 of 2

CLIMATE CHANGE BILL 2022 & CLIMATE CHANGE (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2022 – speech 1 of 2

I will start by saying this is legislation we don't need. The Albanese Government have already changed Australia's emission target to 43% by 2030 - that's already locked in. What these Bills do is put…
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Video of Climate Change Bill 2022 & Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 – speech 2 of 2

Climate Change Bill 2022 & Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 – speech 2 of 2

I will start by saying this is legislation we don't need. The Albanese Government have already changed Australia's emission target to 43% by 2030 - that's already locked in. What these Bills do is put…
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Video of STATEMENT FROM THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION,THE HON PETER DUTTON – NUCLEAR ENERGY

STATEMENT FROM THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION,THE HON PETER DUTTON – NUCLEAR ENERGY

Today, I initiated a formal internal process to examine the potential for advanced and next generation nuclear technologies to contribute to Australia’s energy security and reduce power prices. This review will be led by Mr…
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CLIMATE TARGET LEGISLATION PUTS AUSTRALIA’S ENERGY AND NATIONAL SECURITY AT RISK

Labor was elected on promises to cut household power bills by $275 by 2025 while reducing emissions, and an assurance that “not one job” would be lost as a result of its climate policies. In…
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY TED O’BRIEN – TRANSCRIPT – INTERVIEW WITH KIERAN GILBERT, SKY NEWS

Tuesday, 2 August 2022 Kieran Gilbert: The Shadow Climate and Energy Minister Ted O'Brien thanks for your time. Can you give us a sense of when the Coalition will have its revised targets. The opposition…
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Ted O'Brien Sunshine Coast Member for Fairfax

LABOR DOUBLES DOWN ON BROKEN PROMISE

For the second consecutive day, the Albanese Labor Government have refused to stand by their commitment to reduce power bills by $275 for Australian households.   Asked in Question Time today whether Labor would honour…
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LABOR WALKS AWAY FROM CORE ELECTION PROMISE

As inflation soars to the highest level in more than 20 years, the Albanese Labor Government has confirmed what many Australians already know: there will be no salvation in Labor’s election promise to cut power…
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