OPEN ARMS – VETERANS AND FAMILIES COUNSELLING
The tragedy of Vietnam tore at Australia's social fabric, perhaps more than any conflict since the First World War, and damaged an entire generation of young Australians. The Open Arms counselling service of today and…
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Christmas carols and celebrations in Fairfax!
Christmas is upon us and what better way to celebrate than attending a community carols event! Here's a list of carols and Christmas celebrations around the electorate: Bli Bli Community Carols WHEN: Fri 7 Dec, 4:30pm…
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LABOR’S RETIREE TAX TO HIT RETIREES ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
We have a large cohort of retirees across the Sunshine Coast and they stand to lose thousands of dollars from their nest egg every year under Labor’s retiree tax. “In Fairfax there are around 7,500…
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Government offers support to grandparent carers
Financial and other support options are available for Sunshine Coast grandparents who have taken responsibility as primary carers for their grandchildren. Minister for Human Services Michael Keenan said the Grandparent Adviser program recognises the unique…
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Coalition delivers greater choice for parents
The Coalition Government is giving greater choice to Australian families by making parental leave pay more flexible. Each year thousands of parents return to work before they have used up all of their Government-funded Parental…
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MORE THAN $500M TO BOOST WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
A more than half a billion dollar increase to the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund will bolster the delivery of transformational water projects for regional communities. Mr Ted O’Brien MP said the Liberal and Nationals…
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$2 BILLION FUND TO TRANSFORM SMALL BUSINESS ACCESS TO FUNDING ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
Small businesses on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from the Federal Government’s introduction of a $2 billion Australian Business Securitisation Fund. Ted O’Brien, Member for Fairfax said many small business owners on the Sunshine Coast…
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PROPOSED CHANGES TO EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES To Benefit businesses on the Sunshine Coast
Small businesses on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from improvements the Coalition Government is making to employee share schemes which are designed to help attract, retain and motivate employees. The Government’s proposed changes include doubling…
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Eternal Flame ceremony – Cotton Tree Park Cenotaph
As a nation, we stand as one on Remembrance Day. It was a pleasure to be at the unveiling of the Eternal Flame at the Cotton Tree Park Cenotaph - symbolising eternal life and the…
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FAIRFAX COMMEMORATES THE FALLEN
The Sunshine Coast has new Armistice Day memorials to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 on November 11. Ted O’Brien’s Fairfax electorate secured $50,000 in Federal funding under the Armistice…
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Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of the First World War
As a nation, we stand as one on Remembrance Day. It was a pleasure to be at the unveiling of the Eternal Flame at the Cotton Tree Park Cenotaph - symbolising eternal life and the…
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GP screening improves mental health
Most people living with a mental health illness don't ask for help, so it's great to support new initiatives for prevention, early intervention and treatment. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Federal Government funding has enabled six general practices across…
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Ted’s Spring Road Trip across Fairfax!
I'll be heading off on my Spring Road Trip on Monday 12 November, visiting 12 locations across the electorate. Come down and have a chat about any Federal issue. Locations and details are: Monday 12 November 7.45am PACIFIC…
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The Sunshine Coast welcomes the Prime Minister!
It was our great pleasure to welcome the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison, to the Sunshine Coast this week. I took the opportunity to showcase our region's successful small business sector, with a site…
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FUNDING TO TACKLE BUSHFIRE DANGERS
A BUSHFIRE danger area on the Sunshine Coast will undergo safety clearing ahead of the summer thanks to Federal Government disaster resilience funding. Mt Coolum residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the summer…
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LABOR’S PROPERTY TAX TO HIT SUNSHINE COAST INVESTORS
Home owners and property renters on the Sunshine Coast will be hit hard by Labor’s ill-conceived property tax. “In Fairfax alone there are more than 8,400 people who negative gear their property and stand to…
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Prime Minister backs Sunshine Coast small business
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has reiterated the Coalition Government’s support for small business during a recent trip to the Sunshine Coast. The PM dropped into family-owned business Beefy’s Pies at Kunda Park which employs 160…
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MAJOR $454,000 GRANT FOR UNIQUE TRIBAL EDUCATION CENTRE
AN Indigenous education program where students can touch, taste, feel and experience traditional culture has been awarded a $454,000 Federal Government grant. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien announced funding to Goombuckar Creations to help pay…
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STATEMENT BY MEMBER – ECONOMY
With the Australian economy growing at 3.4 per cent and unemployment down to five per cent, you can see why this Liberal-National government has economic management as its strong suit.
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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
Ted formally moves the motion for a Royal Commission into aged care quality and safety in Parliament. I am indeed delighted to put my name to this motion and commend the government for its decisive…
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MPs WALK FOR DANIEL
Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry, joined Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien, and hundreds of Sunshine Coast locals today to walk in the 14th Annual ‘Walk for Daniel’ at Woombye on the Sunshine…
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Treasury Laws Amendment GST Bill
The measures outlined in this bill will ensure that all states and territories are better off and that all Australians get a fair go irrespective of where they choose to live. The bill delivers on…
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Celebrating hardworking teachers on the Sunshine Coast
Ted O’Brien has encouraged students and schools across the Coast to acknowledge the hard work of its teachers and celebrate World Teachers’ Day. Mr O’Brien said teachers and school leaders played a critical role in…
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PROTECTING CONSUMERS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST FROM CORPORATE & FINANCIAL SECTOR MISCONDUCT
Consumers are set for greater protection from corporate and financial sector misconduct, with the Federal Government introducing legislation into Parliament that will significantly strengthen penalties for white collar crime. “Criminal penalties are set to double…
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Mrs Joyce Newton
It was with much sadness that I received news last Thursday advising of the passing of Mrs Joyce Newton. Joyce led a full and giving life, a life claimed too early by the cruel ravages…
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Men’s Shed Week
I've witnessed the frustration of men's sheds which are routinely denied DGR status, despite political activist groups enjoying such status. I encourage the government to consider a more comprehensive approach to supporting Australia's men's sheds…
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Cotton tree Eternal Flame
I was recently invited by the Maroochy RSL to inspect progress on the construction of the eternal flame—the memorial that will sit at the Cotton Tree cenotaph in Maroochydore as part of the Armistice Centenary…
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Veterans
We are grateful!. Thank you for your service. Navy, Army and Air Force.' Those are the words on a sticker that is now on the cars of thousands and thousands of residents on the Sunshine…
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Royal Commission into Aged Care Motion
The Australian community has every right to expect only the highest standards when it comes to aged-care services that support the dignity of older Australians and the peace of mind of loved ones.
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Fairfax Aged Care Forums
I invite your input into an electorate-wide submission to the aged care Royal Commission. Join me at one of three Fairfax Aged Care Forums on 30 and 31 October. Booking essential - Register here
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