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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Sunshine Coast Airport
Thu, 18/06/2020 - 13:49 "Deputy Speaker, the first step in any growth strategy is to protect your core. It is to do more with your strengths. One of the great strengths of the Sunshine Coast…
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National Radioactive Waste Management Amendment (Site Specification, Community Fund and Other Measures) Bill 2020
Thu, 11/06/2020 - 22:28 "I believe that many of us in this chamber will benefit from nuclear medicine at some point in our lives. Whether it's an X-ray, a health screening or a diagnostic test…
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COVID-19: Sunshine Coast Economy
Fri, 12/06/2020 - 13:46 "I'm happy today to be releasing a report on a survey I've recently undertaken with the business community, and I'm grateful to the 281 business leaders who made a contribution. Their…
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Business survey results and call to reopen the QLD border
Fri, 12/06/2020 - 13:41 According to the Grattan Institute, the Sunshine Coast has lost more jobs as a result of COVID-19 than any other region in Queensland. Unfortunately, the sectors that are the strong suit…
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HomeBuilder Grants
Supporting our construction industry as we recover from the COVID-19 economic downturn is key to under-pinning the Sunshine Coast economy. The $25,000 HomeBuilder Grants announced today by the Morrison Government will help families and first…
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Maroochydore and Mons Rd Interchanges
A flyover perspective of the new $301.25 million upgrade to the Mons Rd and Maroochydore Rds Interchanges which commenced construction in June 2020.
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Future mix of the energy sector
Despite the almighty challenges that our nation faces, there also does lie an opportunity, an opportunity for us to rebuild an even stronger and more resilient economy than what we previously had. This is going…
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JobKeeper – support for businesses and individuals
COVID-19 is affecting us all. Many Sunshine Coast locals have lost their job, through no fault of their own. They’re our neighbours, our family, our mates, our former colleagues … and, right now, they’re needing a…
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Supporting business through the COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19 is affecting us all. Many local businesses are struggling to survive, through no fault of their own. They’re our local café, our favourite restaurant, our neighbour’s new start-up and, right now, they need help…
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