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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TED O’BRIEN THANKS LOCAL SCHOOL PRINCIPALS FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP
I want to pay tribute today to school principals, who play an instrumental role in ensuring local resilience through this pandemic.
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TACKLING THE FERAL CAT PANDEMIC
Tackling the Feral Cat Pandemic - A Plan to Save Australia's Wildlife The Standing Committee on Environment and Energy, Chaired by Ted O'Brien MP, delivered its report into the problem of feral and domestic cats…
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ENABLING AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURERS TO SCALE
I recently raised a critically important topic during question time, with the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology the Hon. Karen Andrews MP. "What the Government is doing to support Australian manufacturers?" As an example…
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ANGELIQUE HATCHETT – SUNSHINE COAST’S YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR.
Congratulations to Angelique Hatchett - Sunshine Coast's Young Citizen of the Year.
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THE YEAR THAT WAS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS
Thu, 10/12/2020 - 13:50 The year 2020 is coming to an end. As years go, this one has been an absolute shocker. A global pandemic hit. Lives were lost and livelihoods were shattered. It took…
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AUSTRALIA – CHINA RELATIONS
Wed, 09/12/2020 - 09:36 The Australia-China relationship is under strain. As we tackle the challenges that lie ahead, it is important we do so from a position of strength. A part of that strength is…
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ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Wed, 09/12/2020 - 09:38 Today I attended a briefing from the Australian Federal Police which was disturbing and confronting. It was on the issue of online child sexual exploitation. We all have a role to play…
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MEN’S SHEDS
Mon, 07/12/2020 - 17:11 At a time when participation in civil society has fallen dramatically in Australia due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s great to see that our Men’s Sheds are booming…
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OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPICS GAMES
Wed, 02/12/2020 - 13:50 All of us have some sort of love of the Olympics. For some, it's the extravaganza of the event; for others, it's the great feats of human athleticism. But we are…
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020
Wed, 11/11/2020 - 11:09 In addressing Parliament on Remembrance Day, 11 November 2020, I shared a story about one of my great uncles - Private William O’Brien (known as “Dinkum” to his mates) – who was killed…
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AUSTRALIA’S FOREIGN RELATIONS (STATE AND TERRITORY ARRANGEMENTS) BILL 2020
Tue, 10/11/2020 - 18:18 I think what we all know is that we are amidst a period of unprecedented uncertainty for those of us living today. That was the case before COVID-19. COVID-19 hit, and…
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WALK FOR DANIEL – DAY FOR DANIEL 2020
Thu, 29/10/2020 - 15:04 Today, 30 October 2020, Australians across the nation joined two Sunshine Coast parents to honour the memory of their precious child. By starting the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, Bruce and Denise Morcombe…
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YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT
Mon, 26/10/2020 - 10:36 I rise today to pay tribute to young Australians, in particular, young Australians in the seat of Fairfax on the Sunshine Coast. We've all been hit by the COVID-19 in many…
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$12 BILLION BLACKHOLE IN QUEENSLAND’S INFRASTRUCTURE SPEND
Thu, 22/10/2020 - 16:27 An independent analysis by the Federal Parliamentary Budget Office has uncovered irrefutable evidence which proves that the Queensland Government is spending half as much on infrastructure compared to the governments of…
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SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY GROUPS
Wed, 21/10/2020 - 12:39 I had a great time recently, throwing the footy around at the Maroochydore Junior Rugby League Club after donating a marquee in recognition of the important role the Club plays in our…
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2020 BUDGET FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST
Wed, 07/10/2020 - 13:17 The 2020-21 Federal Budget was handed down on the 6th of October 2020 and sends a clear message to all Australians that the Federal Government has their back as we embark…
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JOBKEEPER EXTENDED
Thu, 03/09/2020 - 08:35 The Federal Government’s extension and expansion of the JobKeeper program has been passed through Parliament to ensure that we can continue supporting businesses, employees and families through these incredibly difficult times.…
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REMOTE PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION TIME
Tue, 01/09/2020 - 09:08 During the August/September 2020 Parliamentary sitting period, I was part of a trial to remotely access Parliament and on 31 August I asked a question in Question Time from my office…
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Keynote address – International Youth Nuclear Congress 2020
Fri, 26/06/2020 - 16:36 I had great pleasure in being Keynote Speaker at the Nuclear for Power Plenary Session at the International Youth Nuclear Congress 2020 in Sydney where I briefed attendees on the Standing…
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