TED O’BRIEN MP WARNS NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR FIGHTING
With an announcement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on South East Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games just days away, Ted O'Brien MP says a dispute over the COVID-19 vaccination…
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AGE PENSION GUIDE 2021
Got a question about the Age Pension? The updated 2021 Age Pension Guide has just been released. Click on the link to read or download your copy: https://bit.ly/AgePensionGuide
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ENERGY COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE INTO AUSTRALIAN LOCAL POWER AGENCY BILLS
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy has called for submissions for an inquiry into two Bills to establish an Australian Local Power Agency (ALPA). Chair of the Committee, Mr Ted O’Brien…
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TRADE COMMITTEE HEARS FROM GRAIN GROWERS AND WINE MAKERS
The Department of Agriculture, along with GrainGrowers and Wine Australia, will appear at a public hearing today for an Australian parliamentary inquiry looking at the merits of expanding the membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive…
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TED O’BRIEN MP DELIVERS TAX BREAKS FOR SMALL BREWERS AND DISTILLERS
Following representations by Ted O'Brien MP, Member for Fairfax, on behalf of craft brewers and small distillers from the Sunshine Coast, the Federal Government has announced tax breaks for the sector. From July 1, small…
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CPTPP TRADE COMMITTEE HEARINGS BEGIN
DFAT to appear at first hearing for the Trans-Pacific Partnership inquiry The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will appear at the opening public hearing today for an Australian parliamentary inquiry looking at the merits…
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MEN’S SHEDS GRANTS AVAILABLE NOW
As part of Men’s Health Week, the Australian Government is encouraging Men’s Sheds across Fairfax to apply for funding as part of the newest round of the National Men’s Shed Development Programme. Read details HERE or submit…
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HOTEL ENERGY UPLIFT GRANTS BOOST LOCAL BUSINESSES
Two Sunshine Coast accommodation providers have received a welcome boost from the Federal Government. The businesses at Coolum Beach and Maroochydore are among 440 across Australia to benefit under the Hotel Energy Uplift program. Eligible…
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TED O’BRIEN MP FEARS LABOR’S LEADERS ARE UNWITTINGLY WORKING FOR CHINA
Ted O'Brien MP says recent speeches by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese and Shadow Foreign Affairs spokesperson Penny Wong shows they have fallen for a classic Communist ploy. They are spreading the message of the Chinese…
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TED EXPLAINS TO SKY NEWS WHY AUSTRALIA NEEDS TO COUNTER CHINA’S TRADE TACTICS
Ted appeared on Sky News 'Kenny Report' to discuss with host Chris Kenny about how China is using trade as a tool against other countries. He's urging Australia to work with other like-minded nations to…
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TED EXPLAINS WHY WE NEED TO BE WARY OF CHINA’S ‘WEAPONISED ECONOMICS’
In my opinion piece for the Australian Financial Review (Tuesday, 4 May 2021) I explain how China uses economic coercion in the way empires of old used war. To counter this we need collective pushback.…
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ADDITIONAL $14 MILLION FOR BUSHFIRE RECOVERY
South East Queensland is one of seven regions to benefit from a new $14 million bushfire recovery fund. The money is for areas severely impacted by the Black Summer bushfires, to deliver on ground activities…
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OLYMPIC BID CLEARS MAJOR HURDLE
The Prime Minister's pledge to fund 50% of critical infrastructure for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in South East Queensland is great news. What's even better is the establishment of an independent body to review…
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POWERING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
Does a community organisation you’re involved with need support in reducing their energy costs? The Australian Government's Powering Communities Program will provide eligible community organisation's with the opportunity to receive between $5,000 - $12,000 in…
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DEAL SEALED: TED DELIVERS FOR LONG-SUFFERING YANDINA CREEK RESIDENT
Yandina Creek resident Angelo Reitano was all smiles when I delivered the news that the Federal Government will provide $3.2 million towards sealing the road outside his house. Angelo had been campaigning for 30 years…
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TED’S AUTUMN ROAD TRIP
Ted will be out and about across the electorate during his 2021 Autumn Road Trip. Come down and have a chat to Ted or a member of staff at one of the following locations between…
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TED’S 2032 OLYMPIC LEGACY VISION
If South East Queensland is chosen to host the 2032 Olympic Games, I believe it is the perfect opportunity to create lasting legacy infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast, including fast rail from Brisbane to Maroochydore…
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STATEMENT FROM TED O’BRIEN – EVERY PERSON DESERVES TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT
Statement from Ted O'Brien MP: Sexual misconduct and the mistreatment of, or disrespect for, women is an issue that must be addressed. Some of the recent reports emanating out of Parliament have included truly despicable…
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OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES BID 2032
Queensland is a step closer to hosting an Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time in the state’s history following a decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to enter into exclusive negotiations for…
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COVID-19 PHASE 1B VACCINE CLINICS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
From Monday 22 March 2021, the next phase of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will commence - Phase 1b, who consist of: all Australians over the age of 70 yearshealthcare workers not already vaccinated as part…
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$1.2 BILLION TOURISM RESCUE PLAN
Sunny Coast businesses are bracing for a rush of customers after the Federal Government announced a $1.2 billion program to pay for 800,000 half price flights to regional hot spots. See details HERE
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BUDERIM NEIGHBOURHOOD STEPS OUT ON NEW PATHWAY
Walking, cycling and scooting along Alfriston Drive in Buderim is a much-improved experience thanks to a $280,000 upgrade funded by Sunshine Coast Council and the Australian Government. A new two-metre wide, 1.2 kilometre-longconcrete pathway has…
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THOUSANDS OF NEW APPRENTICE AND TRAINEE JOBS
Tens of thousands of new job opportunities will be created for apprentices and trainees across Australia with the expansion of the targeted wage subsidy program as part of the Morrison Government’s National Economic Recovery Plan. …
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TED O’BRIEN MP EXPLAINS WHY WE DON’T NEED OLYMPIC GAMES’ WHITE ELEPHANTS
If southeast Queensland is chosen to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it will signal the start of a period of transformation with lasting consequences for the Sunshine Coast. Click here to read the…
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100+ JOBS AS SUNCARE FACES INCREASE DEMAND FOR SERVICE
With the Sunshine Coast unemployment rate at 6.8 per cent, job seekers will now have an exciting new opportunity with Suncare Community Services as the not-for-profit organisation launches more than 100 jobs on their careers’ website. Demand…
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CHINA: OUR GENERATION’S GREATEST CHALLENGE
Australia’s greatest challenge lies not in COVID-19 but in resolving the China question, argues Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien. “The China question is the greatest challenge of our generation and if we’re to answer…
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COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION
On 25 January 2021, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) had provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. The TGA's provisional approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca…
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COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION
On 25 January 2021, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) had provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. My office has been receiving numerous…
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BUSHFIRE RECOVERY FUNDING TO ATTRACT ELITE SPORT TO THE SUNSHINE COAST
The Sunshine Coast Council will receive a $1.33 million boost to attract high value sports tourism to the area and position Sunshine Coast as the premier destination for high performance sports training, as part of…
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NEW CHANGE ROOMS SUPPORTING UNION’S SPORTSWOMEN TO SHINE
New change rooms at the Maroochydore Rugby Union Club were officially opened today, marking a special milestone for sport on the Sunshine Coast. Maroochydore Swans Rugby Union Club Vice President Megan Constable said the new…
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