Daniel Morcombe Foundation: Day for Daniel 2019
It is vitally important that we take the inspiration from the Morcombes as far more than just turning a tragedy into a message of hope, but as a call to arms: that each of us…
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Infrastructure
I'm delighted to speak on all topics, but it's infrastructure which I'm excited about. This government has the economy right and that's where it starts—AAA credit rating, back in surplus, faster growth than any of the…
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Sunshine Coast Small Business
Everybody knows the Australian economy is going strong. We know that we're back in surplus. We know that we've maintained our AAA credit rating. We know that we have recorded the largest growth in jobs…
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Queensland Infrastructure
It was published today in The Australian newspaper that the Melbourne Institute's most recent household survey had the people of Brisbane experiencing the second longest commute in the country. This is the first time Brisbane came in…
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Morrison Government
One of the things you learn when you grow up as the youngest of nine kids is that the world is far bigger than just you. That degree of humility is reinforced when you're in…
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Fairfax Electorate Reimagine Nambour
It's a wonderful time in the parliamentary cycle, because we are hearing so many wonderful maiden speeches—from across the aisle included. It makes one reflect on one's own maiden speech—and many of the ones we're…
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Fairfax Electorate
I confess to being concerned at times about an erosion of what we sometimes refer to as civil society. We see a breakdown in the family unit. We see a drop in spirituality among most…
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Reimagine Nambour
The Sunshine Coast is one of those unique places in Australia where the values of the past and the opportunities of the future coexist. And, within the Sunshine Coast, where better reflects that uniqueness than…
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WHO’s Najara community facility
Drugs in this country are a problem, as they are in so many other countries. They are a problem, particularly in regional areas. I was delighted last week to open a community facility for women…
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STUFFit Film Festival
STUFFit. That's the name of a fantastic film festival run out of my electorate in Fairfax: the STUFFit Student Film Festival. It is for year 7 to year 12 students to show their wares. This…
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Consideration in Detail – Appropriation Bill No. 1 – Defence
I'm here to ask our Minister an important question about the Land 400 program. This, of course, is part of a recapitalisation of Australian defence forces of over $200 billion. The Land 400 program is close…
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Thank you to our firefghters, police and emergency service volunteers
I stand in this chamber today to thank God and to thank the Queensland Police Service, the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, the Rural Fire Service and the countless volunteers and organisations across the Sunshine…
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Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test) Bill 2019
There are many people who come to Australia and love and respect our country. And there are many who don't. It is the aim of this bill to better identify those who seemingly don't and…
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Olympics for South East Queensland
As we continue to explore the possibility of the Olympics for SEQ, let us do so with bold ambition, with pragmatism and knowing we put the community first. Any investment has to be investment for…
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Sky News interview with Peter Stefanovic re nuclear energy inquiry
The public hearings for the Standing Committee on Environment and Energy’s inquiry into the prerequisites for nuclear energy in Australia have commenced and I had the pleasure of speaking to Peter Stefanovic from Sky News…
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2019 School Leavers Guide
Download a copy of the School Leavers Guide by clicking the Download Transcript button below.
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The impact militant trade unions have on the OH&S of workers
I asked the Minister for Industrial Relations what impact militant unionism is having on the occupational health and safety of workers in Fairfax. His answer is essential viewing....
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Australia’s strong economic growth
Well, we're back in surplus. We've maintained our AAA credit rating. We are growing faster than any country in the OECD bar, of course, the United States. We have 27 years of continuous economic growth,…
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Olympics for Qld – where’s the Qld State Labor Government?
A bid for Queensland to host the 2032 Olympic Games requires a Team Australia approach - the Commonwealth, SEQ Council of Mayors and the AOC are all now waiting for the Qld Government to show…
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Olympics Games bid for SEQ in 2032
There are times when the full united force of Team Australia needs to come about. One of those times is near, as South East Queensland seeks to host the 2032 Olympic Games.
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RAIL – Sunny Coast shortchanged by Labor Govt
Sunshine Coast has yet again been short changed by the State Labor Government to the tune of $230 million for the North Coast Rail Line.
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Prime Minister, Scott Morrison on Ted O’Brien MP
I'm backing Ted O'Brien. Not just because he's a member of the LNP team, but because he is leading the charge to ensure all Queenslanders get the investment in the infrastructure and essential services they…
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Ted launches his 2019 election campaign!
There is a very clear choice this election - a choice between Bill Shorten's high taxes and the Morrison Government's investment in a strong economy.
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Ted delivers for the Sunshine Coast
What are local businesses and community groups saying about Ted?
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Veterans’ Recognition (Putting Veterans and their Families First) Bill
Ted discusses the importance of recognising Veterans and supporting their families.
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Ted Discusses Climate Change & Labors Tax Policies
Labor's values are by virtue of their tax policies. We know that Labor's plans around franking credits, negative gearing tax, capital gains and family trusts. Labor's only solution with respect to the economy is tax—tax,…
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SUNNY FUTURE FOR BRUCE HIGHWAY ON SUNNY COAST
The Federal LNP Government has committed up to $241 million to majority fund Stage 1 of the Bruce Highway – Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade, including an additional $91.4 million in the 2019-20 Federal Budget.
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The Australian Labor party is divided
The Australian people have always known that the Labor Party is weak on national security and that the Labor Party is weak when it comes to managing the economy. However, it should be known that…
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City Deal for South East Queensland
City deal with South-East Queensland. There's no doubt that this government is already delivering enormously for South-East Queensland, but there's more to do. We have to ensure that we stay ahead of the population curve…
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