LABOR SIGN GLOBAL METHANE PLEDGE
The Albanese Labor Government has put international deals ahead of Australian farmers – breaking an election promise and signing Australia up to the Global Methane Pledge. Labor announced its commitment to reduce methane emissions by…
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PLANTING TREES TO HONOUR THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE
Students at Coolum Beach Christian College will remember Her Majesty’s seventy years of service for years to come, thanks to a Federal Government grant to plant native trees on their campus. Federal Member for Fairfax,…
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COAST MP’S DEMAND LABOR HONOUR $1.6 BILLION COMMITMENT FOR RAIL
Sunshine Coast MPs Ted O’Brien and Andrew Wallace are demanding the Albanese Labor Government honour a $1.6 billion rail commitment in the March Federal Budget next week. At stake is a new heavy rail line…
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LABOR PORK BARRELLING AT ITS FINEST
Federal Labor has today handed out $6 billion for Dan Andrews and his tired government ahead of the Victorian State election. Today’s announcement is a blatant example of pre-election pork barrelling. The funding announcement from…
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It’s time for Australia to have a conversation about Nuclear Energy
In a keynote address to the AFR's Energy and Climate Summit in Sydney this week, I laid out a long term vision of a decarbonised Australia that does not comprise our nation’s wealth, strength and…
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Sunday Agenda With Andrew Clennell
TED O’BRIEN - SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW CLENNELL, SUNDAY AGENDA SKY NEWS 16, October 2022 Subjects: Energy prices, gas supply, gas deal, energy, small modular…
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AFR Energy & Climate Change Summit
Transcript from Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Ted O'Brien's keynote presentation at the summit. It is a pleasure to be here at the Australian Financial Review’s 2022 Energy and Climate Summit, and I…
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$1.6 Billion Investment for Heavy Passenger Rail to Maroochydore CBD
Labor Transport Minister, Mark Bailey, and the Labor Mayor for the Sunshine Coast, Mark Jamieson, are wrong to say the $1.6 billion investment from the former Coalition Government for heavy passenger rail to the Maroochydore…
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$10 MILLION RAISED TO BUILD ICONIC ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE IN CBD
A community campaign to build an iconic Entertainment Centre in the Maroochydore CBD as a legacy of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is picking up pace with $10 million in philanthropic pledges now raised…
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Entrepreneurs Make Pitch
Three budding young entrepreneurs have made it to the final stage of this year's Generation Innovation Challenge. Bailey Page, Eliza Blumke and and Josie Pacey have worked hard to develop their business concepts and refine…
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Optus data breach – information and practical steps
Reports that up to nine million or even more Optus users’ data have been exposed as part of a cyber attack are very concerning. As the Leader of the Opposition says, this may be the…
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AUSTRALIA’S ENERGY MARKET EXPOSED
AGL has announced the early closure of the Loy Yang A power station in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria following a review of the company’s strategic direction. This is a disappointing outcome for Australian households and…
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SUNCOAST COLLEGE FAREWELLS HER MAJESTY
Over one-thousand students, teachers and staff gathered today in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate a life of unflagging service, humility and faith. The tribute included the ceremonious planting of a moreton…
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Labor’s Climate Change Bill passes the Senate
Today is the day that the Labor Party's climate change policy comes to fruition and into legislation. They took this policy to the Australian people, a policy that included not one but two key targets.…
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CLIMATE LEGISLATION OPENS NEW ERA OF ACTIVISM
The passing of the Albanese Labor Government’s Climate Change Bill paves the way for a new era of green lawfare in Australia. Rather than addressing mounting cost-of-living pressures for Australian families and businesses, Labor has…
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Labor must commit to the new Maroochydore rail line
Enough talk—time for action. I'm referring, of course, to the $3.2 billion new rail line that will run from Beerwah to Maroochydore. This rail line has been well studied and long wanted. Earlier this year,…
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$200 MILLION TO MOP UP ENERGY MARKET INTERVENTION
Australian families can expect more hip pocket pain with higher household power bills after it was revealed the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) intervention in the National Electricity Market (NEM) would cost more than $200…
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Interview with Chris Kenny, Sky News
TED O’BRIEN - SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH - Chris Kenny, SKY NEWS Wednesday, 07September 2022 Topics: Power prices, nuclear energy, SMR’s Chris Kenny: Ted O'Brien who's the shadow climate…
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NEW ERA OF GREEN LAWFARE IMPOSED BY LABOR
The Coalition will today table a dissenting report on Labor’s Climate Change Bills following a Senate inquiry into the “narrow” legislation. Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Ted O’Brien says the legislation would become…
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VOLUNTEER GRANTS PROGRAM RE-OPEN
Grants of up to $5,000 are now available for Sunshine Coast community groups to support the valuable work of local volunteers. The Volunteer Grants program, which was initiated by the former Coalition Government, is…
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100 DAYS AND STILL NO ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS FROM LABOR
Australian food and beverage manufacturers across Australia looking to lower their energy costs and reduce emissions have been snubbed by the Albanese Labor Government. After more than 100 days in Government, Anthony Albanese and Chris…
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BOWEN SACKS SNOWY EXECUTIVE
Labor Energy Minister Chris Bowen has reportedly sacked Snowy Hydro Chief Executive Paul Broad following a disagreement on the role of gas. Media reports suggest that the sacking stemmed from the seasoned industry executive expressing…
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Chat to Ted on his Spring Road Trip
Ted will be out and about on his Spring Road Trip from 1-3 September. Please come down and chat to Ted and the team about any local or federal issue. Thursday 1 Sept, 7.45am COOLUM…
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Cool New Shade for Maroochydore Football Club
Maroochydore Swans Football Club fans will be keeping cool and dry next season following the installation of a new weather-proof roof. Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP officially opened the new under-cover area for…
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MEDIA RELEASE: PORT OF NEWCASTLE’S FUTURE UNDER THREAT
TED O’BRIEN MP Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy SENATOR ROSS CADELL Nationals Whip in the Senate JOINT MEDIA RELEASE 22 August 2022 PORT OF NEWCASTLE’S FUTURE UNDER THREAT A world-leading clean hydrogen hub…
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Labor Is Back And So Is Tax
Within a month of confirming its first broken promise of reducing household power bills, Labor is set to break another promise by taxing Australians to achieve its electric vehicle ambition. Climate Change and Energy Minister…
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$billions for Sunshine Coast projects on the line
$billions for critical infrastructure projects are on the line in a revised Labor Government budget to be released in October.
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**EOIs CLOSED** 2022 Fairfax Volunteer Grants
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for the 2022 Volunteer Grants. The Volunteer Grants program was an initiative of the Coalition Government, and I am pleased to be able to continue our commitment to…
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