2019 Day for Daniel reaffirms the importance of protecting Australia’s children
The child safety legacy of Daniel Morcombe unites Australia like little else. In Parliament today, on the eve of Day for Daniel, that unity will be on display with the Assistant Minister for Children and…
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Standing Committee on Environment & Energy announcement – Inquiry into Nuclear Energy
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy has commenced an inquiry into the prerequisites for nuclear energy in Australia. Chair of the Committee, Mr Ted O’Brien MP, said that a fresh…
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Restoring trust in Australia’s financial system
The Federal Government has released its response to the landmark Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. The Government has agreed to take action on all 76 recommendations contained in…
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Looking after the mental health of young people
The mental health of young people will be further supported with an extra $47 million to the organisation headspace and a new youth mental health ambassadors project. About 560,000 Australian children and adolescents are estimated to…
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10,000 EXTRA HOME CARE PACKAGES TO BENEFIT SENIOR AUSTRALIANS
More elderly Australians will be able to remain living at home with the rollout of an extra 10,000 new high-level home care packages. The home care expansion is part of the Liberal National Government’s half-billion…
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ONE-STOP SHOP FOR AGED CARE ISSUES AND INFO
The independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is operational from today giving Sunshine Coast seniors and their families increased peace of mind around standards of care. The Commission comes with a one-stop quality and…
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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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Royal Commission into Aged Care quality and safety
This is excellent news and highlights the Coalition Government's commitment to quality care for older Australians. As a community we expect high standards for the quality and safety of aged care services. This Royal Commission will…
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THE COALITION GOVERNMENT DROUGHT SUPPORT
Since 2013, the Coalition Government has provided more than $1.8 billion in assistance measures to help farmers and communities in drought. Through the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, we’ve made a range of social and business support…
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MEDIA STATEMENT: Liberal Party Leadership (Update 24/8)
MEDIA STATEMENT: Liberal Party Leadership (Update) Andrew Wallace MP Member for Fisher Ted O’Brien MP Member for Fairfax **The following statement is attributable to both Ted O’Brien MP and Andrew Wallace MP “The events that…
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