**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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LOCAL BUSINESS LEADER TO HEAD SUNSHINE COAST 2032
‘Sunshine Coast 2032’ is under new leadership today, after Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien officially passed the baton to well-known business and community leader Roz White. Sunshine Coast 2032 is a community driven initiative…
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DELIVER ON YOUR PROMISE OR RISK BUSINESS CLOSURES
The Albanese Government will be held to account if small and family businesses face the threat of closure because Labor fails to deliver on its promise to cut power bills. The warning came as Shadow…
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THE FAIL REVOLUTION
The Queensland State Government’s ‘rail revolution’ has been exposed as a ‘fail revolution’ today with the revelation of a $1.835 billion underspend on the Sunshine Coast. Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien slammed State…
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Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Ted O'Brien discusses his new appointment as Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy I am honoured to have been appointed as Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy by the new Leader of the…
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Ted’s Winter Road Trip
In response to the 2022 Federal Election Ted O'Brien has brought his Winter Road Trip forward to hear from local residents first-hand. While there is no shortage of political commentary explaining the “why” of the…
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Feedback Survey Released
An open letter from Ted O'Brien to the people of Fairfax Dear Resident, Thank you for entrusting me to continue to serve as your Federal Member. It is an honour that I have never taken…
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Peter Dutton Elected New Liberal Leader
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM TED O'BRIEN MP Federal Liberal Party Members and Senators from across Australia met in Parliament House in Canberra today. In a show of unity, Peter Dutton and Sussan Ley were elected unopposed…
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Ted O’Brien Re-Elected in Fairfax
Member for Fairfax, Ted O'Brien open letter to residents of Fairfax Dear Fairfax, Thank you for entrusting me to continue to serve as your Federal Member. While the government has changed, my resolute focus on…
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$530,000 Announced for Maroochydore Swans Football Club
A re-elected Coalition Government will provide $530,000 to the Maroochydore Swans Football Club to support their bid to become a Training Facility ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023TM. Maroochydore…
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Ted O’Brien Pledges to Save Historic Sunshine Coast Building
A re-elected Coalition Government will provide $150,000 to the Yandina School of Arts to undertake urgent repairs to the historic 106-year-old community facility. One of the Sunshine Coast’s most historic buildings will be ‘saved’ if…
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Ted O’Brien tests positive for COVID-19
On Thursday 5 May, I began to feel COVID like symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19. I immediately entered 7 days of isolation at home. While it’s disappointing to be house bound as the 2022…
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Ted’s How To Vote Card
If you are looking for Ted's How to Vote Card, pls email Team Ted at fairfax@lnpq.org.au to request one or call 5479 2800.
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PLANS TO ‘REINVENT’ MARCOOLA ANNOUNCED
A re-elected Liberal National Government will deliver $1.4 million to support Marcoola Surf Life Saving Club to undertake ‘desperately needed’ upgrades to the clubhouse. A stunning 1,629m2 oceanside bar, bistro and function room are…
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Pre-poll locations in Fairfax
If you can't get to a polling both on election day (Sat 21 May), you can vote early at a pre-poll location from 9 May to 20 May. The following pre-poll locations can be found…
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NEW LIFE FOR BLOOMHILL CANCER CARE
A local health care provider which supports those touched by cancer will receive $426,000 from the Federal Government to ensure the continuation of services, post COVID. Four years after the successful community campaign to…
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Ted O’Brien MP Backs Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club’s Redevelopment Plans
A re-elected Coalition Government will fund additional stages of the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment project. The Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club will receive $90,000 to complete the Club’s three-year redevelopment project if the…
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HEROES REMEMBERED ON BLI BLI AVENUE OF HONOUR
A 3.4m cenotaph will soon adorn Bli Bli’s Avenue of Honour thanks to a $109,680 Federal Government grant announced by Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien. Ted O’Brien said the new cenotaph will be a…
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Queensland Labor continues to fail on rail for the sunshine coast
The Morrison Government continues to call on the Queensland Labor Government to come to the table and provide their matched support for a new Brisbane to Sunshine Coast rail line – a critical new transport…
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2022 FEDERAL ELECTION CALLED
Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien says the upcoming Federal election will have ‘real consequences’ for Sunshine Coast residents following the official launch of the 2022 campaign over the weekend. “On May 21 Sunshine…
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REPURPOSED CHURCH TO HOUSE HOMELESS YOUTH
An unused Church in Nambour will soon be repurposed to house and support 21 homeless youth following an announcement of $790,834 by Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien. Integrated Family and Youth Service (IFYS) will…
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2022 Federal Budget Delivers for the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is set to be one of the nation’s biggest beneficiaries of the 2022/23 Federal Budget with measures to assist residents with immediate challenges and major investments to build the region’s future. Federal…
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BEERBURRUM TO NAMBOUR RAIL UPGRADE GETS ON TRACK
Works are kicking off on the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail (B2N) Upgrade in Landsborough. The Australian and Queensland governments have committed $550.8 million towards Stage 1 of the B2N project, with the Australian Government committing…
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TRANSFORMING SUNSHINE COAST FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING
A world-first manufacturing facility, which will transform the Sunshine Coast’s food and beverage sector, will be operational by late 2023 following a $33.4 million announcement by the Federal Government today. The $112.8 million ‘Turbine Precinct’…
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City Deal to Transform South East Queensland
Three tiers of government have today signed the SEQ City Deal - creating a collaborative mechanism which will deliver transformative projects for one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Years in the…
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A Big Boost for the Blue Heart
The Sunshine Coast Blue Heart initiative is set for a major funding boost as part of a newly minted South East Queensland City Deal, signed today by three tiers of government. Years in the making,…
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Flood Assistance
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for everybody and the floods have taken their toll on people’s lives, livelihoods and properties. To assist impacted residents, businesses and community groups, here is a summary of…
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$75.5 million in support for travel agents
The Morrison Government is providing $75.5 million in targeted support for travel agents and tour arrangement service providers. The program will support eligible travel agents and tour arrangement service providers who continue to support consumers…
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Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee Program
Schools, churches, local governments, community and environment groups are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for funding for tree planting projects in Fairfax to mark the Queen’s Jubilee. Grants of between $2,500 and…
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