2021 FEDERAL BUDGET DELIVERS FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST
Ted O’Brien MP, the Federal Member for Fairfax, says Sunshine Coast families, businesses and our senior citizens are the winners from the 2021/22 Federal Budget. “This is a Budget to secure the economic future of…
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BUDGET BOOST FOR SUNSHINE COAST ROAD AND RAIL PROJECTS
The Sunshine Coast will receive more than $170 million in the 2021/22 Federal Budget for much-needed transport projects, including the Mooloolah River Interchange and the Beerburrum to Nambour rail duplication. Read the Media Release HERE. Image:…
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SUPPORTING FEMALE JOBSEEKERS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
The Sunshine Coast will share in more than $150,000 to help women back into work, as part of the Federal Government's Local Recovery Fund. We're among the first 15 locations to receive funding under the Local Jobs…
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NBN UPGRADES FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST
Alexandra Headland, Buderim, Coolum Beach, Marcoola, Maroochydore, Molunt Coolum, Mountain Creek, Pacific Paradise, Twin Waters and Peregian Beach are set to get improved NBN services. Read details HERE.
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TED EXPLAINS TO SKY NEWS WHY AUSTRALIA NEEDS TO COUNTER CHINA’S TRADE TACTICS
Ted appeared on Sky News 'Kenny Report' to discuss with host Chris Kenny about how China is using trade as a tool against other countries. He's urging Australia to work with other like-minded nations to…
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TED EXPLAINS WHY WE NEED TO BE WARY OF CHINA’S ‘WEAPONISED ECONOMICS’
In my opinion piece for the Australian Financial Review (Tuesday, 4 May 2021) I explain how China uses economic coercion in the way empires of old used war. To counter this we need collective pushback.…
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ADDITIONAL $14 MILLION FOR BUSHFIRE RECOVERY
South East Queensland is one of seven regions to benefit from a new $14 million bushfire recovery fund. The money is for areas severely impacted by the Black Summer bushfires, to deliver on ground activities…
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OLYMPIC BID CLEARS MAJOR HURDLE
The Prime Minister's pledge to fund 50% of critical infrastructure for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in South East Queensland is great news. What's even better is the establishment of an independent body to review…
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CONSULTATION OPEN FOR ROYAL COMMISSION
CONSULTATION OPEN FOR DEFENCE AND VETERAN SUICIDE ROYAL COMMISSION Veterans and their families, ex-service organisations, states and territories, peak bodies and other interested stakeholders are being encouraged to provide their input for the Terms of…
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ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2021
The Queensland Government has lifted all restrictions on ANZAC Day services, with the advice that all commemorations should be planned for and undertaken in a COVID Safe way. For a full list of ANZAC Day events…
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POWERING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
Does a community organisation you’re involved with need support in reducing their energy costs? The Australian Government's Powering Communities Program will provide eligible community organisation's with the opportunity to receive between $5,000 - $12,000 in…
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PRINCE PHILIP ONLINE CONDOLENCE BOOK
For nearly 80 years, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh served his Crown, his country and the Commonwealth. It was a life of duty, service, loyalty and honour. The Duke’s deep affection for Australia…
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DEAL SEALED: TED DELIVERS FOR LONG-SUFFERING YANDINA CREEK RESIDENT
Yandina Creek resident Angelo Reitano was all smiles when I delivered the news that the Federal Government will provide $3.2 million towards sealing the road outside his house. Angelo had been campaigning for 30 years…
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MORE SUPPORT FOR TRAVEL AGENTS
The Federal Government is providing an additional $130 million to support travel agents. Applications for Round 2 of the Consumer Travel Support Program will open later this month to provide further support for eligible travel…
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TED’S AUTUMN ROAD TRIP
Ted will be out and about across the electorate during his 2021 Autumn Road Trip. Come down and have a chat to Ted or a member of staff at one of the following locations between…
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TED’S 2032 OLYMPIC LEGACY VISION
If South East Queensland is chosen to host the 2032 Olympic Games, I believe it is the perfect opportunity to create lasting legacy infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast, including fast rail from Brisbane to Maroochydore…
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2021 VOLUNTEER GRANTS
Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2021 Volunteer Grants. The Grants aim to support the efforts of our amazing local volunteers by providing small amounts of money that Not-For-Profit organisations and community groups can use to…
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STATEMENT FROM TED O’BRIEN – EVERY PERSON DESERVES TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT
Statement from Ted O'Brien MP: Sexual misconduct and the mistreatment of, or disrespect for, women is an issue that must be addressed. Some of the recent reports emanating out of Parliament have included truly despicable…
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KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON
Keeping the lights on: Committee to examine future energy generation and storageThe House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy today launched a new inquiry into dispatchable energy generation and storage capability in…
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OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES BID 2032
Queensland is a step closer to hosting an Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time in the state’s history following a decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to enter into exclusive negotiations for…
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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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COVID-19 PHASE 1B VACCINE CLINICS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
From Monday 22 March 2021, the next phase of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will commence - Phase 1b, who consist of: all Australians over the age of 70 yearshealthcare workers not already vaccinated as part…
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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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Hinterland tourism to benefit from half-price flights
Excerpt from the Sunshine Valley Gazette THE Federal Government last week unveiled a $1.2 billion tourism rescue package to provide an estimated 800,000 half-price plane tickets for key areas, including the Sunshine Coast. The cheap…
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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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$1.2 BILLION TOURISM RESCUE PLAN
Sunny Coast businesses are bracing for a rush of customers after the Federal Government announced a $1.2 billion program to pay for 800,000 half price flights to regional hot spots. See details HERE
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BUDERIM NEIGHBOURHOOD STEPS OUT ON NEW PATHWAY
Walking, cycling and scooting along Alfriston Drive in Buderim is a much-improved experience thanks to a $280,000 upgrade funded by Sunshine Coast Council and the Australian Government. A new two-metre wide, 1.2 kilometre-longconcrete pathway has…
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THOUSANDS OF NEW APPRENTICE AND TRAINEE JOBS
Tens of thousands of new job opportunities will be created for apprentices and trainees across Australia with the expansion of the targeted wage subsidy program as part of the Morrison Government’s National Economic Recovery Plan. …
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TED O’BRIEN MP EXPLAINS WHY WE DON’T NEED OLYMPIC GAMES’ WHITE ELEPHANTS
If southeast Queensland is chosen to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it will signal the start of a period of transformation with lasting consequences for the Sunshine Coast. Click here to read the…
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