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Come and chat to Ted during his Winter Road Trip

June 26, 2020

Ted and the mobile office team will be out and about across Fairfax during the week of 13 July 2020..

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SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR COVID IMPACTED RURAL, REGIONAL COMMUNITIES

June 25, 2020

The Australian Government is spending $36 million to support agricultural show societies recover from the effects of COVID-19, ensuring they..

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FEDERAL FUNDING FLOWS FOR WILDLIFE HQ

June 24, 2020

Financial support from the Federal Government is now flowing to Wildlife HQ to help cover the operational costs of caring..

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Land 159

June 12, 2020

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BUSINESS SURVEY RESULTS AND CALL TO REOPEN THE QLD BORDER

June 12, 2020

Fri, 12/06/2020 - 13:41 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvlPfXbw-LI&feature=emb_logo According to the Grattan Institute, the Sunshine Coast has lost more jobs as a result of COVID-19..

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EXTENDING THE INSTANT ASSET WRITE-OFF

June 9, 2020

The Morrison Government continues to back small business with the announcement that it will extend the $150,000 instant asset write-off..

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$60k to create ‘Brand Nambour’

June 5, 2020

Reimagine Nambour can tick off one of its priority wish list items with $60,000 in funding to create ‘Brand Nambour’..

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Business support

June 4, 2020

My office is receiving many enquiries from businesses across the electorate seeking assistance. I have put together the below one-page information..

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HomeBuilder Scheme - facts and information

June 4, 2020

Supporting our construction industry as we recover from the COVID-19 economic downturn is key to under-pinning the Sunshine Coast economy. The..

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MOTORISTS GET SNEAK PREVIEW OF NEXT MAJOR SUNSHINE COAST ROAD UPGRADE

June 1, 2020

Motorists have received a preview of the next major Sunshine Coast upgrade on the Bruce Highway at Forest Glen, with..

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) advice

May 31, 2020

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Three step framework to a COVID safe Australia

May 31, 2020

National Cabinet's 3 Step Framework:       Queensland's 3 step framework (as updated 17/6/20): Frequently Asked Questions for going out:   Frequently Asked Questions about business..

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OpEd - Benefits of Nuclear Power are Becoming Obvious

May 26, 2020

  This opinion piece was published in The Australian on 26 May 2020...

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$9.6M BOOST FOR SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL

May 22, 2020

Sunshine Coast Council is set to receive $3.65 million in new funding, plus get early access to a further $6 million,..

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HARNESSING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT REGIONAL COMMUNITIES AND LOWER EMISSIONS

May 20, 2020

Federal Member for Fairfax and Chair of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy has welcomed..

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THE SHOW MUST GO ON FOR ALL ABILITIES

May 8, 2020

The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show might not be able to proceed this year but the local Show Society is focused..

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COVID-19: Resumption of elite and community sport

May 6, 2020

The National Cabinet has endorsed measures for the resumption of sport and recreation activities across Australia, including on the Sunshine..

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CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDING TO HELP SUNSHINE COAST

May 5, 2020

Half a million dollars in additional Emergency Relief funding is being allocated to the Sunshine Coast to support families suffering..

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COVIDSafe App

May 4, 2020

The COVIDSafe app is part of our work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Having confidence we can find and contain..

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Frontline crisis support

May 1, 2020

It is important during these uncertain times everybody is aware that help remains available. These services play a vital role..

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$1.8M IN GRANTS A SWEET TREAT FOR LOCAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

April 29, 2020

Four local companies hailing from Coolum, Kunda Park, Buderim and Yandina will share in more than $1.8 million worth of..

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Anzac day 2020 - Thank you for your service flag

April 21, 2020

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the second world war. Although all marches and ceremonies have been..

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Fairfax Newsletter - April 2020

April 21, 2020

My quarterly Newsletter is being delivered to all Fairfax mailboxes from 15 April 2020, and includes an insert for commemorating..

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Higher Education Relief Package

April 15, 2020

The Federal Government’s Higher Education Relief Package will support workers displaced by the COVID-19 crisis who are looking to upskill..

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Coronavirus - neighbour letterbox slip

March 22, 2020

Social isolation can be a serious issue for our elderly and vulnerable members of our community at the best of..

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Economic stimulus to support the Sunshine Coast

March 12, 2020

Sunshine Coast businesses and residents will be supported as part of the Morrison Government’s multi-billion dollar economic plan to keep..

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$2.4 BILLION HEALTH PLAN TO FIGHT COVID-19 - media release from the Prime Minister

March 11, 2020

The Australian Government has unveiled a comprehensive $2.4 billion health package to protect all Australians, including vulnerable groups such as..

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BLACK SPOT PROGRAM FUNDS TO SAVE LIVES IN FAIRFAX

February 27, 2020

Residents in Fairfax received a major road safety boost today with the Federal Government announcing an investment of more than..

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Eleven local schools share in $200,000 worth of projects

February 18, 2020

Learning will take a leap forward this year for Nambour Special School students who will be able to jump, climb,..

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MORE BUSHFIRE FUNDING FOR SUNSHINE COAST

February 13, 2020

Sunshine Coast Council will receive further bushfire recovery funding from a $17million fund through the Federal Government’s new National Bushfire..

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