Private Members Business: The Economy
We know that we have enjoyed 27 years of consecutive economic growth. We know that the unemployment rate is at five per cent. We know that the Australian GDP is growing at a rate faster…
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Ted talks mortgage trailing commissions
Ted talks about the Federal LNP Government's announcement to continue mortgage broker trailing commissions.
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GREAT NEWS FOR BLOOMHILL!!
Ted secures $212,500 of funding per year for 4 years for Bloomhill Cancer Care
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Mortgage broker trail commissions retained
Media release from the Hon Josh Frydenberg, Treasurer on Tuesday 12 March 2019 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Following consultation with the mortgage broking industry and smaller lenders, the Coalition Government has decided to not prohibit trail commissions…
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Ted talks mortgage broker trailing commissions
The Federal Government has listened to the mortgage broker industry and will continue trailing commissions.
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Energy Efficient Communities Program Business grants
Australian businesses need access to affordable and reliable energy. That’s why the Morrison Government is supporting our local businesses to be more energy efficient, reducing emissions and lowering their power bills. We are investing $50…
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TED O’BRIEN GOES PUBLIC WITH AGED CARE SUBMISSION
Ted O’Brien has handed in his submission to the Aged Care Royal Commission after compiling input from hundreds of Sunshine Coast residents. The Member for Fairfax used his annual Seniors’ Forum, attended by more than…
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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety – Fairfax submission
In 2018, I held three Forums looking into different aspects of aged care on the Sunshine Coast - from the perspective of residents, families and aged care workers. The result is a submission to the…
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RECORD FUNDING TO HELP REDUCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Combating violence against women and children in Fairfax remains one of the Morrison Government’s top priorities, as part of its plan to keep Australians safe. The Morrison Government is proud to be making the largest…
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INVESTING IN A GREENER SUNSHINE COAST
LOCAL groups with a passion for the Sunshine Coast environment are encouraged to apply for individual grants of up to $20,000. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said $150,000 was up for grabs in his Fairfax…
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FREE LIFESAVING MRIs FOR THOUSANDS OF COAST LOCALS
Thousands of Sunshine Coast patients will be able to access free lifesaving scans with the Federal Government awarding a new MRI licence to the region’s only not-for-profit private hospital. Around 25,000 people are admitted to…
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2019 Fairfax Senior’s Forum
Please join me at the 2019 Fairfax Seniors 'Personal Safety and Digital Technology' Forum. Forum attendees will also hear from guest speakers - Sgt Yvette Tarrier, of the Sunshine Coast District Crime Prevention Unit, who…
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Bloomhill SAVED!
MEDIA RELEASE 22 February 2019 Community campaign saves Bloomhill Cancer Care The Liberal National Government will invest $850,000 into Bloomhill Cancer Care to ensure the continuation of services on the Sunshine Coast. The announcement comes…
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Bloomhill still needs our support!
Bloomhill needs our support! After the State Government's rejection to support Bloomhill Cancer Care, I will be meeting with the Federal Minister for Health, The Hon Greg Hunt MP, today, Thursday 21 February to discuss what…
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Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Support for Infrastructure Financing) Bill 2019
Australia has proved to be an extraordinarily successful liberal democracy, perhaps indeed the most successful in all of human history. That agenda is no better demonstrated, and strengthened, than by the dazzling array of game-changing free…
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CITY DEAL FOR SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
The Morrison Government has committed to working with the Queensland Government and local councils in South East Queensland to develop a City Deal for the region. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Federal Government was…
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Federal Election
"...This year the Australian people have a big decision to make. It is one of those years where they face a fork in the road. On the one hand they have the opportunity to stay…
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NEW PLAYGROUND FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS
NEW worlds will be opened to children with hearing loss thanks to a Federal grant to build an outdoor educational playground. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien announced $15,000 to Nambour’s Hear and Say Centre as…
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CHANGING UP WOMEN’S SPORT
FEMALE football players will be kicking more goals thanks to a Federal grant to the Maroochydore Soccer Club to upgrade women’s only facilities. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien announced $150,000 from the Community Sport Infrastructure…
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Bruce Highway Roadworks Update
An unprecedented amount of road works is underway on the Sunshine Coast thanks to more than $3billion in Federal funding for the Bruce Highway. Here is an update on the progress of construction, and completion…
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Restoring trust in Australia’s financial system
The Federal Government has released its response to the landmark Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. The Government has agreed to take action on all 76 recommendations contained in…
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TED RAMPS UP PRESSURE ON STATE GOV’T OVER BLOOMHILL
Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien has accused the State Government of telling “porkies” as he leads a campaign to save Bloomhill Cancer Care. Without an urgent injection of funding, the wellness centre which nurses cancer…
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NEW SHOWERS FOR RUGBY GIRL POWER
FEMALE rugby players will soon be able to shower, change and have team briefings in a women’s-only change room for the first time thanks to a Federal Government grant. As male-dominated sports like rugby undergo…
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Talk to Ted on his Summer Road Trip
Ted O'Brien and his team will take the mobile office across the electorate in February for the Summer Road Trip. If you would like to talk to Ted about anything you will find him at…
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TAKE ACTION TO SAVE BLOOMHILL
Bloomhill Cancer Care will be forced to reduce services and staff and limit further admissions to programs if additional funding cannot be found including an urgent request for funding from the State Government. The not-for-profit…
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COAST BUSINESS LEADS DIGITAL REVOLUTION
A Sunshine Coast tech company, leading a digital revolution that could change the way people shop online, has been awarded a significant Federal Government grant. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien announced $616,888 for Alkira Software…
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FIXING LOCAL ROADS
The Federal Government pours billions into major highways but we also assist councils upgrade local roads and streets. The Sunshine Coast Council has received a generous allocation of just over $14.5million under the new Roads…
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Looking after the mental health of young people
The mental health of young people will be further supported with an extra $47 million to the organisation headspace and a new youth mental health ambassadors project. About 560,000 Australian children and adolescents are estimated to…
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Sunshine Coast tourism outshines SEQ
The Sunshine Coast has outperformed its SEQ neighbours in tourism growth, experiencing the best increase in visitor numbers, according to the latest data. While Brisbane and Gold Coast holiday visitations had modest or no gains…
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