CLIMATE CHANGE BILL 2022 & CLIMATE CHANGE (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2022 – speech 1 of 2
I will start by saying this is legislation we don't need. The Albanese Government have already changed Australia's emission target to 43% by 2030 - that's already locked in. What these Bills do is put…
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Climate Change Bill 2022 & Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 – speech 2 of 2
I will start by saying this is legislation we don't need. The Albanese Government have already changed Australia's emission target to 43% by 2030 - that's already locked in. What these Bills do is put…
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Ted O’Brien Calls Out the ‘rank hypocrisy’ of the Labor Party
Few issues expose the rank hypocrisy of the Labor Party more than the Commonwealth integrity commission argues Member for Fairfax, Ted O'Brien.
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sleepbus: A Local Legacy
Ted O'Brien MP, Member for Fairfax addressed the Nation's Parliament, to recognise Michael Henning & Mark Ellis from the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre and Simon Rowe from sleepbus for their outstanding contributions to our community.
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National Women’s Shed Week: Officially Announced
In support of the Coolum Women's Shed on the Sunshine Coast, Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O'Brien officially announces the inaugural National Women's Shed Week between the 6th and 12th of March 2022.
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Parliamentary Inquiry Supports CPTPP Expansion
Chair of the Trade Sub-Committee, Ted O'Brien MP tabled the report on Expanding the membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership in Parliament on behalf of The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence…
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ONE REGION, ONE FAMILY, ONE FUTURE
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. As Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, I had the honour of presenting this report to Parliament today. The purpose of this inquiry…
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ANZUS Treaty
Today, 1 September 2021, we celebrate that relationship with the United States as we mark 70 years since the signing of the ANZUS Treaty—a treaty that not only underpins our relationship but is an outward…
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Delivering on Local Projects
While Australia faces no shortage of challenges today, I want to assure the people of the Sunshine Coast that the Federal Government is not taking the eye off the ball when it comes to progressing…
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The Unsung Heroes of COVID-19
I addressed Parliament to pay tribute to the unsung heroes of this Pandemic, our community groups. The importance of a strong civil society cannot be understated during these difficult times..
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Ted O’Brien MP praises our Olympians for their outstanding Tokyo efforts
The world is in a pretty dark place right now, and millions of Australians are in lockdown. But there's been a big shining light over the last couple of weeks and that's been in the…
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Environment and Energy Committee Bill
As Chair of the Environment and Energy Committee it was my responsibility to present the advisory report on the Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020 and Climate Change (National Framework for…
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WE DID IT!
South East Queensland will host the 2032 Games, after our bid was accepted by the International Olympic Committee. It was a long and at times difficult process, but all of that is behind us, and…
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THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING HARDWORKING BUSINESSES
Australian businesses are working hard to research and commercialise new ideas. That's why the Federal Government is supporting those efforts, through collaboration with the CSIRO, tax breaks and grants. Coolum dairy company Naturo, in my…
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TAX RELIEF FOR SMALL BREWERS AND DISTILLERS
The Sunshine Coast is lucky to have almost 30 craft brewers and boutique distilleries, creating delicious drinks and local jobs. The Federal Government has given this important sector a welcome boost with additional tax relief.DOWNLOAD…
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THE 2032 OLYMPIC BID DECISION IS ALMOST UPON US
The IOC will announce on 21 July if South East Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been successful.DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT
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THE TRANSPORT DEBATE NEEDS TO FOCUS ON BETTER AND FASTER RAIL
As the Sunshine Coast debates the options for mass transit, Ted O'Brien MP says let's not neglect the need for better and faster rail services to and from Brisbane.
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QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2021
Four magnificent Sunshine Coast residents were recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list.
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2021 SUNSHINE COAST AGRICULTURAL SHOW IS GO!
The show is go. I'm referring of course to the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show, which is all go this year. From Friday 11 to Sunday 13 June the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show is back and it will…
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TED O’BRIEN WELCOMES AGED CARE REFORM
I wish to give credit to the residents of the Sunshine Coast, especially older residents, for the role they have played in what has turned out to be a multiyear process that has brought us…
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LOVE IS THE ULTIMATE COVID-19 SACRIFICE
Love: it's not a topic we frequently talk about in this place—and I'm not thinking about the deep affection that those opposite feel towards me and my colleagues, but rather the love that has been…
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What could the 2032 Olympic Games mean for Queensland?
With South-East Queensland confirmed as the preferred candidate for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games - what does this mean for Queensland? If we secure the 2032 Games, we will have more than half the…
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ADDRESSING THE PARLIAMENT OVER CLAIMS OF GENOCIDE IN CHINA
The Australian Government is being urged to call for a United Nations' investigation into serious and systematic human rights breaches by the Chinese Government.
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GET ON BOARD FOR BETTER RAIL
There is one form of infrastructure that would transform the Sunshine Coast like none other. Better rail. Watch on to hear Ted update parliament on his critical infrastructure project. Get on board: www.fastrail.com.au
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SUICIDE AND THE WAY BACK PROGRAM
The rate of suicide in Australia is over double the national death toll on our roads. This is of grave concern to us all. According to the latest ABS data there were 3,318 deaths by…
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The Legacy of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
As the Prime Minister's representative for Queensland's candidature for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, I am happy to report that our pursuit is progressing - and progressing well. As such, it is timely that…
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RAIL UNITY TICKET
Ted urges his political counterparts, business leaders and the community to join him to fight for better rail services for Nambour.
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TED O’BRIEN CALLS FOR RAIL DUPLICATION TO NAMBOUR
Ted calls on all political parties, business leaders and the community to back his calls for rail duplication to Nambour.
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