MORE THAN $500M TO BOOST WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
A more than half a billion dollar increase to the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund will bolster the delivery of transformational water projects for regional communities. Mr Ted O’Brien MP said the Liberal and Nationals…
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$2 BILLION FUND TO TRANSFORM SMALL BUSINESS ACCESS TO FUNDING ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
Small businesses on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from the Federal Government’s introduction of a $2 billion Australian Business Securitisation Fund. Ted O’Brien, Member for Fairfax said many small business owners on the Sunshine Coast…
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PROPOSED CHANGES TO EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES To Benefit businesses on the Sunshine Coast
Small businesses on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from improvements the Coalition Government is making to employee share schemes which are designed to help attract, retain and motivate employees. The Government’s proposed changes include doubling…
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FAIRFAX COMMEMORATES THE FALLEN
The Sunshine Coast has new Armistice Day memorials to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 on November 11. Ted O’Brien’s Fairfax electorate secured $50,000 in Federal funding under the Armistice…
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Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of the First World War
As a nation, we stand as one on Remembrance Day. It was a pleasure to be at the unveiling of the Eternal Flame at the Cotton Tree Park Cenotaph - symbolising eternal life and the…
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GP screening improves mental health
Most people living with a mental health illness don't ask for help, so it's great to support new initiatives for prevention, early intervention and treatment. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Federal Government funding has enabled six general practices across…
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Ted’s Spring Road Trip across Fairfax!
I'll be heading off on my Spring Road Trip on Monday 12 November, visiting 12 locations across the electorate. Come down and have a chat about any Federal issue. Locations and details are: Monday 12 November 7.45am PACIFIC…
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The Sunshine Coast welcomes the Prime Minister!
It was our great pleasure to welcome the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison, to the Sunshine Coast this week. I took the opportunity to showcase our region's successful small business sector, with a site…
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FUNDING TO TACKLE BUSHFIRE DANGERS
A BUSHFIRE danger area on the Sunshine Coast will undergo safety clearing ahead of the summer thanks to Federal Government disaster resilience funding. Mt Coolum residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the summer…
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LABOR’S PROPERTY TAX TO HIT SUNSHINE COAST INVESTORS
Home owners and property renters on the Sunshine Coast will be hit hard by Labor’s ill-conceived property tax. “In Fairfax alone there are more than 8,400 people who negative gear their property and stand to…
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Prime Minister backs Sunshine Coast small business
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has reiterated the Coalition Government’s support for small business during a recent trip to the Sunshine Coast. The PM dropped into family-owned business Beefy’s Pies at Kunda Park which employs 160…
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MAJOR $454,000 GRANT FOR UNIQUE TRIBAL EDUCATION CENTRE
AN Indigenous education program where students can touch, taste, feel and experience traditional culture has been awarded a $454,000 Federal Government grant. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien announced funding to Goombuckar Creations to help pay…
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MPs WALK FOR DANIEL
Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, joined Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien, and hundreds of Sunshine Coast locals today to walk in the 14th Annual ‘Walk for Daniel’ at Woombye on the Sunshine…
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Celebrating hardworking teachers on the Sunshine Coast
Ted O’Brien has encouraged students and schools across the Coast to acknowledge the hard work of its teachers and celebrate World Teachers’ Day. Mr O’Brien said teachers and school leaders played a critical role in…
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PROTECTING CONSUMERS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST FROM CORPORATE & FINANCIAL SECTOR MISCONDUCT
Consumers are set for greater protection from corporate and financial sector misconduct, with the Federal Government introducing legislation into Parliament that will significantly strengthen penalties for white collar crime. “Criminal penalties are set to double…
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Carers Week 2018
Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP is encouraging Australians to acknowledge the enormous contribution of Australia’s carers this week. National Carers Week provides an opportunity to highlight the invaluable work of Australia’s 2.7 million unpaid…
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Delivering tax relief for small and medium businesses in FAIRFAX sooner
****Update**** 23/10/18 - Legislation has now passed Parliament, meaning that from 2021-22, a business with a turnover below $50 million will have a tax rate of just 25 per cent, five years earlier than planned.…
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Royal Commission in to aged care quality and safety
Thank you to everyone who attended my Aged Care Forums. It has been a humbling process, both in terms of the stories and experiences being told, as well as a shared sense of purpose and…
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Investing in students on the Sunshine Coast
Ted O’Brien MP has encouraged students, researchers and professionals in Fairfax to apply for a share of up to $119 million in funding as part of the Federal Government’s new Endeavour Leadership Program. Mr O’Brien…
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Scholarships for regional students in Fairfax
Ted O’Brien MP has encouraged students in Fairfax to apply for a Government-funded scholarship to study a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) course. Mr O’Brien said applications were now open for the $24 million…
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FAIRFAX MEN’S SHED FUNDING WINDFALL
TWO local Men’s Sheds have hit the jackpot with generous Federal Government grants to fund a new shed and comfortable amenities. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien surprised members with an announcement today (Wed October 3)…
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New meningococcal vaccine to support teenagers in Fairfax
The Federal Government will invest $52 million to protect Australian teenagers, including those in Fairfax against meningococcal, with the launch of a new free national program for 14 to 19 year olds. Member for Fairfax,…
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Support a Medicare eligible MRI licence for Buderim Private Hospital
The Federal Government has announced Expressions of Interest for Medicare eligible MRI licences for 20 facilities across Australia - and we want one for the Sunshine Coast! A Medicare MRI licence allows providers to charge…
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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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Strawberry contamination update
Australia has a strong record on food safety and luckily, incidents of contamination of this kind are rare and isolated in Australia’s food safety history. We need to make sure that we all get behind…
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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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BACKING LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES TO INVEST
Small businesses on the Sunshine Coast are set to benefit from additional opportunities to invest in their business and replace or upgrade their assets, with legislation to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off passing the…
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LOCAL WATERWAYS GO UNDER THE ‘CITIZEN SCIENTIST’ MICROSCOPE
Everyday people will be trained as “citizen scientists” to keep an eye on their local environment and promote behaviour changes. The Federal Government is funding a Nambour-based environment group to roll out education programs across…
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Leadership Spill – Explanation & Apology to Fairfax constituents
During the week of 27-31 August, I took my mobile office to 14 sites across the electorate of Fairfax speaking to many of you about matters that concern you, including the recent leadership spill. For…
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