Labor super tax legal advice in spotlight, as challenge planned – THE AUSTRALIAN
Opposition Treasury spokesman Ted O’Brien is seeking the advice given to Jim Chalmers on the constitutional risks of Labor’s controversial super tax changes, as superannuants prepare for a legal challenge if the Treasurer sticks by…
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“$1,900 More a Month”: Ted O’Brien Responds to RBA’s Call to Hold | 4BC Interview
Ted O’Brien joins 4BC’s Dean Miller to respond to the Reserve Bank’s latest decision to keep interest rates on hold at 3.85% - and what it means for mortgage holders, business owners and everyday Australians.…
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Cost of Living, Interest Rates and Labor’s Super Tax – Ted O’Brien on ABC
Shadow Treasurer, Ted O’Brien joins Craig Reucassel on the ABC to talk about the pressure on households, the Reserve Bank’s latest decision, and why Labor’s new super tax will hit more Australians than they’re letting…
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Ausbiz: Ted O’Brien on Super Tax, Trump Tariffs & Fixing Australia’s Economy
Ted O’Brien, Deputy Opposition Leader and Shadow Treasurer - joins Ausbiz to talk through some of the big issues shaping Australia’s economy right now. From Donald Trump’s tariff threats to Labor’s superannuation changes, Ted shares…
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NO RATE CUT AS HOUSEHOLDS CONTINUE TO CARRY THE COST OF LABOR’S FAILURES
TED O’BRIEN MP DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SHADOW TREASURER MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA STATEMENT Tuesday, 8 July 2025 The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the cash rate at 3.85% confirms what millions of Australians…
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Australians Hit by New Price Rises – Ted O’Brien on ABC News Breakfast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II9mqh52l-8&t=8s From today, prices are going up across the board - power bills, cars, stamps, and more. I joined ABC News Breakfast to talk about what this means for Australian families, why Labor’s policies are…
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Labor’s Super Tax is “Super Big & Super Bad” Even Paul Keating Knows It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pW6VOFhNAg Ted O'Brien joins the Today Show to respond to Labor's superannuation tax - and he's not alone. Even Paul Keating - the architect of super has raised serious concerns about Labor's policy.
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NEW FINANCIAL YEAR = MORE COSTS AND MORE RED TAPE
TED O'BRIEN MP ACTING LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SHADOW TREASURER MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA STATEMENT 30 June 2025 As Australians turn the page on a new financial year, they will be waking up to yet…
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Jim Chalmers says he’s ready to tackle reform – we’ll see: The Australian
Opinion Piece The Coalition is willing to work with the government in good faith on sensible economic reform, being constructive where we can and critical where we must. It is in that spirit that I…
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‘Eat the Rich’ – Australian Financial Review
Opinion Piece ‘Eat the rich’ may be the guiding principle of Labor’s new superannuation tax, but aspirational young Australians will be gobbled up instead. At first blush, Labor’s new super tax reflects the politics of…
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Treasurer’s Productivity Roundtable
TED O’BRIEN MP DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SHADOW TREASURER MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA STATEMENT 24/06/2025 I have accepted the Treasurer’s invitation to attend the Productivity Roundtable. The Coalition will be constructive where we can…
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Ted O’Brien on Iran, US Strikes, and Australia’s Global Role – Today Show
Ted O’Brien joined the Today Show with Minister Amanda Rishworth to talk through the latest on the US strikes in the Middle East, what it means for Australia, and how the government has responded so…
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Transcript: INTERVIEW WITH SARAH ABO, THE TODAY SHOW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ0rFRL1Q-Y Topics; Productivity Roundtable, IVF, Cancel Culture. Sarah AboJoining us to discuss today's headlines is Deputy Opposition Leader Ted O'Brien and Independent MP Monique Ryan. Good morning to you both. So Ted, the PM has…
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“Labor’s Big Bold Idea? A Roundtable. Yay.”
I joined the Today Show to discuss Australia’s productivity crisis and Labor’s lack of direction, alongside Teal Independent MP, Monique Ryan. With productivity going backwards and business being shut out, a roundtable in August just…
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“Australia’s in the Slow Lane – and Labor’s at the Wheel”
Ted O’Brien MP joins Ross Greenwood to reflect on what went wrong, what needs to change, and how the Coalition plans to rebuild trust with the Australian people. Topics include: 🔹 Holding Labor to account…
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“We will oppose Labor’s super tax every step of the way.”
Ted O’Brien joins Kieran Gilbert on Sky News to make one thing clear - Labor’s new superannuation tax is unfair, and the Coalition will oppose it every step of the way. Ted lays out why…
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NATIONAL ACCOUNTS CONFIRM: AUSTRALIANS ARE GOING BACKWARDS UNDER LABOR
TED O’BRIEN MP DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SHADOW TREASURER MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA STATEMENT Wednesday, 4 June 2025 Today’s National Accounts have shone a spotlight on the true state of the Australian economy under…
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Transcript: INTERVIEW WITH STEVE AUSTIN, ABC RADIO BRISBANE
3 June 2025 Topics; Nuclear energy, Housing Market, Future of the Coalition, Values-led rebuild, Labor’s Super tax. Steve Austin Ted O'Brien is a Queensland LNP, MP, commentators have said that he can bridge the divide…
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Reclaiming our foundations
As published in The Australian, 2 June 2025 Australia is heading in the wrong direction and can only be saved by a values-led and future-focused Liberal Party which puts a strong economy at the centre…
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SHADOW TREASURER APPOINTMENT
MEDIA STATEMENT 28/05/2025 To be elected Deputy Leader of the Opposition and entrusted to serve as Shadow Treasurer is a great honour. It is a responsibility that I take very seriously and I will apply…
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WHEN WILL THE POWER PRICE RISES STOP?
DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA STATEMENT 26/05/2025 Australia’s standard of living and economic prosperity is underpinned by access to energy. Yet today we see the price of power continues to increase.…
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FUTURE OF THE COALITION
THE HON SUSSAN LEY MP LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FARRER MR TED O’BRIEN MP DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX SENATOR THE HON MICHAELIA CASH LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION…
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Labor’s Super Tax: Super Big, Super Bad!
Labor’s superannuation tax is super big and super bad. Taxing unrealised gains is out of step with common sense and a move in the wrong direction. Taxing people before they’ve even made a profit –…
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PM Can’t Keep Dodging the Big Power Price Question
As appeared in The Australian, 22 April 2025 Debating Labor on energy is like arguing against a drunk who constantly seeks to trump logic with lies. This was the story at the 2022 campaign, and…
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Coalition to abolish Labor’s Unfair Car Tax, cutting costs for families
An elected Dutton Government will repeal Labor’s tax on family cars and utes, ensuring Australians save thousands when buying a new car. From July 1 under Labor’s family car and ute tax families and small…
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LABOR’S GAS CRISIS DEEPENS: AEMO CONFIRMS SHORTAGES AND HIGHER PRICES
20 March 2025 Labor’s reckless energy policy is driving Australia into a worsening gas crisis, with a new report confirming imminent supply shortfalls and surging costs for households and businesses. The Australian Energy Market Operator’s…
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Media Statement – Chris Bowen’s energy failure deepens—Australians can’t afford three more years of Labor
MEDIA STATEMENT 13/03/2025 CHRIS BOWEN’S ENERGY FAILURE DEEPENS—AUSTRALIANS CAN'T AFFORD THREE MORE YEARS OF LABOR Labor’s energy disaster is about to get worse, with power prices rising up to $1,300 more than promised. Released today,…
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Media Statement: LABOR-GREENS BACKROOM DEAL TO KILL OFF GAS
TED O’BRIEN MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY SHADOW MINISTER FOR ENERGY AFFORDABILITY AND RELIABILITY MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA STATEMENT 12/02/2025 LABOR-GREENS BACKROOM DEAL TO KILL OFF GAS The Albanese Government is doing…
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AUSTRALIAN GAS SUPPLIES ON KNIFE EDGE: NEW GAS REPORT
A new Government report released today has confirmed that the Albanese Labor Government has been unable to secure affordable gas for Australians, with supplies now on a knife edge while the cost of living crisis…
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