Applying online to Centrelink – Here’s How
HOW DO I ACCESS INCOME SUPPORT? My office is receiving lots of enquiries about how to access Centrelink payments. Instead of lining up at a Centrelink office or waiting on the phone, you can do…
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Restrictions on social gatherings – announcement of 22 March
An announcement from the Prime Minister, 22 March: Australian governments are focused on working together to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) to save lives. Every extra bit of time allows us to better prepare…
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FURTHER SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES, WORKERS AND BUSINESSES ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
On 22 March, the Prime Minister and Treasurer announced a further $66.1 billion economic support package to support businesses and individuals through the economic impacts of the coronavirus. The Morrison Government has released the second…
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Coronavirus – neighbour letterbox slip
Social isolation can be a serious issue for our elderly and vulnerable members of our community at the best of times, let alone during the current coronavirus pandemic - self-isolation, quarantine and social distancing. If…
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Economic stimulus to support the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast businesses and residents will be supported as part of the Morrison Government’s multi-billion dollar economic plan to keep people in jobs, keep businesses going and households supported as the challenges posed by the…
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$2.4 BILLION HEALTH PLAN TO FIGHT COVID-19 – media release from the Prime Minister
The Australian Government has unveiled a comprehensive $2.4 billion health package to protect all Australians, including vulnerable groups such as the elderly, those with chronic conditions and Indigenous communities, from the coronavirus (COVID-19). The package…
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Environment and Energy Committee to inquire into emissions reporting bill
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy yesterday called for submissions on the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment (Transparency in Carbon Emissions Accounting) Bill 2020. The Bill was referred…
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Land 400 Boxer Combat Reconnaisance Vehicle
It is not at all surprising that Labor again drivel untruths to try to tell a story. We know that Labor's spend on defence when they were in office—1.5 per cent of GDP—was actually lower…
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BLACK SPOT PROGRAM FUNDS TO SAVE LIVES IN FAIRFAX
Residents in Fairfax received a major road safety boost today with the Federal Government announcing an investment of more than $680,000 toward two local projects under the 2020-21 Black Spot Program. Federal Member for Fairfax…
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Bushfire Inquiry to give way to royal commission
Following the Government’s announcement of a National Royal Commission into the ‘black summer’ bushfires, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy will not proceed further with its Parliamentary inquiry into land…
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Nuclear Energy
No-one on the side of the House, including me, is suggesting that nuclear technology—even small nuclear reactors—is an absolute certainty for this country. What we are suggesting is that this new and emerging technology should at least…
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Eleven local schools share in $200,000 worth of projects
Learning will take a leap forward this year for Nambour Special School students who will be able to jump, climb, roll and fall in their specially equipped soft play “engine room”. Member for Fairfax Ted…
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2020 Australian Day Honour Awards recipients
Our nation, no doubt, started the year—and, indeed, the decade—with its challenges from drought, bushfires and the coronavirus. But, rightly, we paused as a nation to celebrate Australia Day. In doing so, we paused as…
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MORE BUSHFIRE FUNDING FOR SUNSHINE COAST
Sunshine Coast Council will receive further bushfire recovery funding from a $17million fund through the Federal Government’s new National Bushfire Recovery Agency. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the latest round of funding was to…
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$1.9 billion Infrastructure Announcement
Today I spoke in Parliament about the importance of Infrastructure in Queensland. Last week, there was an announcement of $1.9 billion for infrastructure for Queensland. I can't tell you how impressed I was with the ongoing commitment…
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Fairfax Perpetual Shield
In honour of Ruth Fairfax, two years ago I began a perpetual shield with schools in my electorate that recognised that next generation of leaders, the next generation of men and women who will be…
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2020 January Summer Roadtrip
Every season, I enjoy going on a road trip around my electorate of Fairfax. Only a few weeks ago my summer road trip was all about the bushfires, for obvious reasons. I met with the…
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LAST CALL FOR Sunshine Coast businesses to register for LAND 400 Roadshow
MEDIA RELEASE LAST CALL FOR Sunshine Coast businesses to register for LAND 400 Roadshow 06 February 2020 Registrations are closing soon for an Australia-wide roadshow which will visit the Sunshine Coast to give local businesses…
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Not without your approval: a way forward for nuclear technology in Australia’
Today in my role as Chair of the Standing Committee on Environment and Energy I presented to the House a report entitled 'Not without your approval: a way forward for nuclear technology in Australia'. This is…
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Bushfire condolence motion – Ted O’Brien MP
Today, on the first sitting day of 2020, we put formal Parliamentary business aside, and my colleagues and I paid tribute to those impacted by Australia's devastating fires. Thank you to all those on the…
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Ted’s vow to find out why no action taken
This article appeared in The Sunshine Coast Daily on 1 February 2020.
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE LAND MANAGEMENT INQUIRY – submission deadline extended
***THIS INQUIRY HAS CONCLUDED TO MAKE WAY FOR THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO THE 'BLACK SUMMER' BUSHFIRES*** The House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment has extended the submission deadline for its inquiry into the…
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$150,000 FOR LOCAL GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY GROUPS
Reaching for new heights is going to be a little safer and a lot more independent with the Apex Camp at Mudjimba set to receive $10,000 to upgrade its belay devices used in abseiling and…
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150 Homes to help displaced animals
This article appeared in the Sunshine Coast Daily online edition on 8 January 2020.
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STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY – INQUIRY INTO THE EFFICACY OF PAST AND CURRENT VEGETATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT POLICY, PRACTICE AND LEGISLATION AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE INTENSITY AND FREQUENCY OF BUSHFIRES
The Standing Committee on Environment and Energy, of which I am Chair, is currently conducting an inquiry onto the efficacy of past and current vegetation and land management policy, practice and legislation and their effect…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2019!
A very Merry Christmas and safe and Happy New Year to everyone. I would especially like to thank our emergency service volunteers who will again be on call during this Christmas period.
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Volunteer grants – Expressions of Interest
Volunteer Grants aim to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers. The grants provide small amounts of money that organisations and community groups can use to help their volunteers. The grants form part of the Government’s…
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Merry Christmas and thank you Scarlett!
I know we're all very excited; we're all pumped about Christmas coming up. But there is a five-year-old little girl in my electorate of Fairfax whose name is Scarlett. This year I suspect she's going…
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Nuclear Energy – Not without your approval
A parliamentary committee has released a report into nuclear energy that puts the Australian people at the centre of any approval process for a future nuclear plant. “Nuclear energy should be on the table for…
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Federal funding now available for Sunshine Coast community projects
The Sunshine Coast Council region has been recognised by the Queensland Government as being impacted by drought. Local community groups can now apply for the latest round of the Morrison Government’s Building Better Regions Funding. …
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