Labor’s Backpacker Tax Hurting the Economy
Labor is operating under the false apprehension that Australia's prosperity can be achieved through higher taxes. From 1 July, the government has made changes so that the visa for backpackers, the working holiday-maker visa, increases…
Read More
Labor taking Australia down ‘very dangerous pathway’
Ted spoke with Sky News' Amanda Stoker to discuss Labor's energy policies and why we should be looking to other countries who are successfully transitioning to zero-emissions while maintaining a strong economy - like Canada.…
Read More
Chat to Ted at his Winter Road Trip
Ted will be out and about on his Winter Road Trip commencing Monday 14 August 2023. Please come down and chat to Ted and the team about any local or federal issue. Mon 14 Aug,…
Read More
LABOR SMOKESCREEN SMOTHERS GAS
The Andrews Labor Government’s decision to ban gas connections for new homes in Victoria will tighten the screws further on household budgets when Australians can afford it least. Households are suffering under Labor’s cost-of-living crisis,…
Read More
Ukraine Ambassador launches General’s Friendship Gin during Coast visit
Ukraine Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko will help launch Sunshine & Sons General's Friendship Gin as part of his tour of the Sunshine Coast as special guest of the Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.…
Read More
Grants for Volunteer Organisations now OPEN
Could you use a grant of up to $5,000 to help volunteers in your local group? I’m calling for Expressions of Interest from not-for-profit groups in Fairfax for volunteer grants to help with equipment purchases,…
Read More
ENERGY SECURITY IS NATIONAL SECURITY
21/07/23 Coalition analysis has found the Albanese Labor Government’s rush towards 82% renewable energy could expose Australia to unnecessary national security risks due to a dependence on imported solar panel components from China. The review,…
Read More
RESPONSE TO MINISTER BOWEN’S SPEECH
Media Statement, by Ted O'Brien I sat through a speech delivered by Climate Change and Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, at the Clean Energy Summit. He used a large portion of his speech taking aim at…
Read More
STATE PREMIERS AND ENERGY EXPERTS GIVE ALBANESE LABOR GOVERNMENT MUCH NEEDED WAKE-UP CALL
The latest news reports regarding the need to extend the life of Eraring to keep the lights on should come as a wake-up call to the Albanese Labor Government that its energy plan is in…
Read More
Funding opportunity for Sunshine Coast community groups
Community organisations in Fairfax are being encouraged to apply for grants to upgrade their existing facilities or build new community infrastructure. Applications are now open for Growing Regions grants of between $500,000 and $15 million…
Read More
A Big Win For Norah Head
12/07/23 The reduced footprint of the Hunter offshore wind zone has been celebrated as a win for the Central Coast community of Norah Head today following a concerted community campaign against the proposal. I am…
Read More
DOORSTOP INTERVIEW VETERAN WELLBEING SERVICES
THE HON BARNABY JOYCE – SHADOW MINISTER FOR VETERAN AFFAIRS TED O’BRIEN - SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY ANDREW WALLACE- FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FISHER Topics: Veteran wellbeing centres, Sunshine Coast heavy rail, Fadden by-election,…
Read More
LABOR’S GAS MARKET MEDDLING FAILS TO SECURE SUPPLY
The Albanese Government’s gas code announcement shows Labor has inserted themselves into the driver's seat of a vehicle they don’t know how to drive, and are continuing to meddle in the gas market. Labor’s track…
Read More
Coalition calls for a fair go for our veterans
The Coalition is calling on the Albanese Labor Government to reinstate critical funding for veteran support services today, including $5 million to build a Veteran Wellbeing Centre on the Sunshine Coast. Visiting the Sunshine Coast,…
Read More
Veterans Support
This week I invited representatives from local veteran organisations to meet with Shadow Minister for Veteran Affairs Barnaby Joyce to discuss how to provide better support for ex-service personnel in our community. Here on the…
Read More
Lack of Consultation on Planned Wind Farm
Local communities along the Hunter Coast in NSW are saying they have not been consulted on a planned offshore wind zone in the Pacific Ocean which will stretch from Norah Head to Port Stephens. Ted visited these communities to…
Read More
HOUSEHOLD’S WARNED TO BRACE FOR MORE BILL SHOCK
Cost-of-living pressures bearing down on Australian families and businesses will mount even higher from today as the culmination of Labor’s new carbon tax and further electricity bill increases begin to take a toll. From July…
Read More