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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100+ JOBS AS SUNCARE FACES INCREASE DEMAND FOR SERVICE
With the Sunshine Coast unemployment rate at 6.8 per cent, job seekers will now have an exciting new opportunity with Suncare Community Services as the not-for-profit organisation launches more than 100 jobs on their careers’ website. Demand…
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CHINA: OUR GENERATION’S GREATEST CHALLENGE
Australia’s greatest challenge lies not in COVID-19 but in resolving the China question, argues Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien. “The China question is the greatest challenge of our generation and if we’re to answer…
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COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION
On 25 January 2021, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) had provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. The TGA's provisional approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca…
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SUNSHINE COAST TOWNS AMONG FIRST TO GET COVID-19 VACCINE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLNWVROpsJ0 Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, has welcomed the news that two towns in his electorate, Buderim and Woombye, will be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. As part of the…
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SAFER ROAD CROSSING FOR COOLUM SCHOOL KIDS
Coolum State School kids crossing the busy Yandina-Coolum Road will be safer thanks to a Federal Government road safety funding commitment for a new pedestrian refuge. Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien MP announced that…
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The Legacy of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
As the Prime Minister's representative for Queensland's candidature for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, I am happy to report that our pursuit is progressing - and progressing well. As such, it is timely that…
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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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Nature Brings Nurture to St Andrews
From a little conversation, big things have grown at St Andrew’s Anglican College, who today opened a sensory garden thanks to a grant provided by Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien. The idea for the…
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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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COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION
On 25 January 2021, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) had provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. My office has been receiving numerous…
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BUSHFIRE RECOVERY FUNDING TO ATTRACT ELITE SPORT TO THE SUNSHINE COAST
The Sunshine Coast Council will receive a $1.33 million boost to attract high value sports tourism to the area and position Sunshine Coast as the premier destination for high performance sports training, as part of…
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NEW CHANGE ROOMS SUPPORTING UNION’S SPORTSWOMEN TO SHINE
New change rooms at the Maroochydore Rugby Union Club were officially opened today, marking a special milestone for sport on the Sunshine Coast. Maroochydore Swans Rugby Union Club Vice President Megan Constable said the new…
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MEDICAL CANNABIS
Ted spoke about Queensland's medical cannabis industry capability with recent data showing Queensland leads the country in medical cannabis prescriptions. Click below for details.
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TED’S 2021 SUMMER ROAD TRIP
09/01/2021 - 10:16 Ted will be holding his Summer Road Trip around the electorate, commencing Monday 18 January 2021. Come on down and chat to Ted about any Federal matter. We are particularly interested in…
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GRANTS OF UP TO $20K NOW AVAILABLE TO LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS
08/01/2021 - 15:59 Expressions of Interest for Round 6 of the Stronger Communities Programme are now open$150,000 will be allocated for up to 20 projects located in the Fairfax electorateThe funding will help support greater community participation…
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AUSSIE INVENTION MILKING THE SHELF LIFE OF FRIDGE STAPLE
08/01/2021 - 11:09 The Morrison Government is backing a world-first innovation that can extend the expiry date of fresh milk to more than 60 days. Sunshine Coast company Naturo will use its $1 million Accelerating…
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AUSTRALIA’S COVID-19 VACCINE STRATEGY
08/01/2021 - 10:33 Australia’s Epidemiology and COVID-19 Vaccine RoadmapDownload Australia's COVID-19 vaccination policy was adopted by Federal Cabinet in November 2020 and subsequently endorsed by the National Cabinet (partnership between the Commonwealth and all States and Territories),…
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