Small Business Struggles: Time for Action
Today, I spoke out in Parliament about the struggles small businesses across the Sunshine Coast are facing. From construction to hospitality, Labor’s policies are hitting our local businesses hard. It's time for real action –…
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Labor’s Offshore Wind Cover-Up: No Scrutiny, No Debate!
Labor's attempt to dodge scrutiny on their offshore wind legislation. Why is the Albanese Government so determined to steamroll regional communities and avoid debate? https://youtu.be/Kfa4uFzb5Qk?si=_PWgt206pIU7xOKb
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Fighting for the Infrastructure the Sunshine Coast Needs
I’m pushing for crucial infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast, from securing $3.2 billion for Bruce Highway upgrades to advocating for the rail line to Maroochydore and a new convention centre. As our region grows, I’m…
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Labor’s lies
Today I reminded the Parliament that Labor need to be held to account on their promise to save Australians $275 on their energy bills - listen below. https://youtu.be/-Z6j5VjUrlk
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Did the Albanese Govt just demote Australia’s status in an international energy forum?!
There was some encouraging news last night coming out of COP29. I'm not sure if everybody read the media release from the UK government, but it talks about a new deal being signed to speed…
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What is the true cost of Labor’s energy plan?
Today I again asked the Albanese Labor government when they will reveal the total system cost of their energy plan. https://youtu.be/QywaK6o1oDM
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Cost of Living and Housing Crisis on the Sunshine Coast
Labor's failed economic policies impact us all, with Sunshine Coast residents paying more for housing, food, fuel and energy. https://youtu.be/KcXVtR-EmnM
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THE COALITION TO INCLUDE GAS IN CAPACITY INVESTMENT SCHEME
The Coalition has today declared that gas is here to stay, as we announced our policy to include gas in the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS). As part of our ongoing commitment to reliable and affordable…
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IPA Adelaide Speech: Australia’s Energy Future
1 August 2024 Adelaide, South Australia I've been very excited about being here and maybe I can start by probably responding to where Stephen finished. So let me say very positively, I am proud, to…
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Speech at the 2024 Australian Clean Energy Summit, Sydney
17 July 2024 *** Presented alongside a PowerPoint presentation. Thank you very much mate. Ladies and gentlemen, sorry to have changed the schedule up a little bit and I do appreciate to the State Ministers,…
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Statements by Members: Energy
Albanese's Climate Change and Energy Minister's Pathetic Record.
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Nature Positive Bills 2024
This series of cobbled-together, half-baked bills is what we've come to expect from this Labor government—a government which promised the world from opposition but has failed to deliver time and time again since coming to…
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NET ZERO ECONOMY AUTHORITY BILL 2024
The Albanese Government is conceding that the pathway it is venturing down to achieve net zero will leave regional communities with little hope for the future.
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Labor Shuts Down Debate on Family Car Tax
The Labor government has shut down debate on their family car tax and has refused to engage on the issue in good faith to develop sound efficiency standards.
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Solar and Storage Speech, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Under the former Coalition Government, Australia joined global efforts to reach net zero by 2050 – a commitment carried forward by the current Labor Government. It’s no secret that climate change and energy are hotly…
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Labor’s Broken Promises
If I can give some gratuitous advice to the Prime Minister, maybe now is the time to just say sorry—to say sorry to the Australian people, who were promised a $275 reduction in their household…
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Transparency for New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Bill 2024 and the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2024
Labor's Family Car Tax 2.0 was introduced to parliament this week under the guise of the 'New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Bill 2024'. The lack of transparency has been extraordinary. The government isn’t telling consumers how…
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School Leaders Impress
Much is said in this parliament about national leadership. As I witnessed last week, when I held a morning tea forum with student leaders across the Sunshine Coast, leadership is found right across our country,…
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MPI – Labor’s Car Tax
There are some truisms when it comes to Labor's leadership, which are that they don't tell the truth, they break promises and they love taxes. There's no shortage of taxes they've introduced. They've introduced the…
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90 sec statement – Labor’s car tax: inviting Minister Bowen to the discussion
Today in Parliament, I invited Minister Bowen to explain to the Australian people why they are set to pay more for the family car and tradie ute - he did not take up my invitation…
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Labor’s new family car tax
Labor's new family car tax has been announced under the guise of fuel efficiency standards. When Labor first mooted fuel efficiency standards last year, I said the coalition would be constructive if Labor could balance…
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Labor’s Renewables-Only Approach Lacks a Social License
I addressed Parliament about Labor's ideological renewables-only approach. Watch the full video below: https://youtu.be/WOTHrh7WW_w
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COP28 CLIMATE CONFERENCE, DUBAI
TED O’BRIEN - SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX TRANSCRIPT 9 December 2023 https://youtu.be/0kAU-sWhUq8 E&OE… It truly is with hope and optimism, and also with a very keen eye to…
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