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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LNP MPs sleep rough in Canberra to support St Vinnies Sunshine Coast
LNP Federal Members of Parliament from the Sunshine Coast, Andrew Wallace, Ted O’Brien and Llew O’Brien, together with Nambour based Senator James McGrath, are joining the 2018 Vinnies Community Sleepout, by sleeping rough in a…
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What’s in the 2018 Budget for the Sunshine Coast?
The Federal Government is sticking to its plan to build a stronger economy to benefit all Australians. This is a budget custom-made for the Sunshine Coast, and focusses on five key measures: Provide tax relief…
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2018 Budget announcement – $880M for the Bruce Hwy
The 2018 Federal Budget has delivered a trifecta for the Sunshine Coast! Revealed today, a massive $880 million for Bruce Highway upgrades between Pine Rivers and Caloundra; on top of the $800 million promised to fix…
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Action on ‘synthetic’ lotteries
**Update 29 June 2018** The Federal Government has now passed new legislation that will ban the provision of online lottery and keno betting services to Australian customers. The Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill (Lottery Betting) Bill 2018…
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Labor’s Tax Refund Theft
“The Labor Party is planning to rip money from the pockets of pensioners, retirees and low-income earners to pay for its budget black hole,” the Member Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP said. Labor have announced they…
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Medicinal cannabis future blossums
EXPORTING medicinal cannabis to overseas countries will be allowed following an important announcement by the federal government. The move helps develop and secure the future of the medicinal cannabis sector and follows extensive consultation undertaken last year. It…
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$3million to reduce drownings
Sunshine Coast surf lifesaving and water safety groups will benefit from the Turnbull Government's commitment to reducing drowning deaths. Ted O'Brien said an extra $3 million would be delivered to lifesaving clubs and other water safety organisations around…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DELIVERS LEG-UP FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS AND DOWNSIZERS
In early December, the Parliament passed key elements of the Federal Government’s housing affordability plan, giving first home buyers a tax cut by allowing them to save for a deposit inside superannuation through the First Home Super…
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NATIONAL ENFORCEMENT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDERS TO BETTER PROTECT VICTIMS
I am very happy to see this change to the system in support of domestic violence laws across the country. Here is the full media release from Sen Michaelia Cash, Minister for Women: From today (25…
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NATIONAL ENERGY GUARANTEE TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE ELECTRICITY
The Turnbull Government will accept the recommendation of the Energy Security Board (ESB) for a new National Energy Guarantee to deliver more affordable and reliable electricity while meeting Australia’s international commitments. As our energy system…
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Supporting funding for Bloomhill Cancer Care
The Federal Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, recently visited Bloomhill Cancer Care in Buderim. The Minister subsequently announced that the Commonwealth would decline an offer from the Queensland State Government help fund…
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The Plebiscite on same sex marriage
Thank you to everyone who has contacted me about the plebiscite on same sex marriage, including questions on the process and why people should have a vote. I spoke to the team at Hot 91.1…
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BUDGET 2017
The Turnbull Government is making the right choices to ensure our nation’s remarkable economic growth story continues, so we can secure better days ahead for hard-working Australians on the Sunshine Coast. “Our economic growth…
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COMPARE THE PAIR O’BRIEN VS PALMER – The numbers speak for themselves
O’Brien delivers 30 speeches in 33 days Palmer delivered 30 speeches in 33 months It’s taken Ted O’Brien just 33 days in Parliament to equal what his predecessor Clive Palmer achieved in 33 months as…
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THANKING THE HEROS OF THE COOLUM BUSHFIRE CRISIS
TRANSCRIPT FROM PARLIAMENT HOUSE SPEECH: Ted O’Brien: So busy are the lives of everyday Australians that it sometimes takes a major event for us to pause; take a step back and reflect on how lucky…
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