Vietnam Veterans Day
While the Battle of Long Tan recedes into an increasingly distant past, I'm confident that its memory will continue to stir the hearts of generations of Australians to come. To those who have served and…
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Matters of Public Importance – Energy Prices in Queensland
Energy prices in Queensland are too high. The Queensland Government has been more than happy to see poles and wires charged to consumers at ridiculous, inflated prices. They've been more than happy to see the…
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Ted’s Winter Road Trip across Fairfax!
I'll be heading off on my Winter Road Trip on Monday 27 August, with 14 locations in 4 days! Come down and have a chat about any Federal issue. Locations and details are: Mon 27…
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Investment in sport infrastructure to build stronger communities
Mr Ted O’Brien MP has encouraged local sporting groups in Fairfax to apply for funding for a national $29.7 million program aimed at upgrading community sport infrastructure. The Community Sport Infrastructure grant program has been…
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Constituency Statement Political Correctness
One year ago, I rose to add my voice to a growing chorus of voices warning of a slippery slope of political correctness and socialist virtue signalling. We are one year on from my first…
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Grants for organisations in Fairfax to get seniors online
Ted O’Brien MP has called on community organisations on the Sunshine Coast to join the Be Connected Network and be eligible to apply for a share of up to $20 million in funding to help…
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Customs Amendment Illicit Tobaco Bill
The ATO and the Department of Home Affairs estimate that almost $600 million in tobacco duty was forgone in the 2015-16 financial year due to Australia's illicit tobacco trade. This bill involves giving Australian Border…
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Employment
The Coalition government believes in creating jobs. The Labor Party believes in taxing people. Labor's plan isn't to create jobs but to actually make people poorer.
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Round three of the Safer Communities Fund applications now open
Applications for round three of the Safer Communities Fund are now open The program delivers on the Coalition’s ongoing commitment to keep Australians safe and secure The Coalition Government has committed up to $30 million…
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Congratulations Sunshine Coast Lightning!
The Sunshine Coast Lightning did us proud by advancing to the Preliminary-finals of the National Netball League with their 1 point win over the Brisbane Firebirds! They now play the Sydney Giants at 1pm on…
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Stronger Communities Programme grants EOI NOW OPEN
Applications for Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme are now open The program will fund local projects to build social and community connections The Coalition Government has committed up to $22.5 million under Round…
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LNP MPs sleep rough in Canberra to support St Vinnies Sunshine Coast
LNP Federal Members of Parliament from the Sunshine Coast, Andrew Wallace, Ted O’Brien and Llew O’Brien, together with Nambour based Senator James McGrath, are joining the 2018 Vinnies Community Sleepout, by sleeping rough in a…
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Grants open for volunteer organisations in Fairfax
Ted O’Brien MP has called on community organisations in Fairfax to apply for a share of up to $20 million in funding to support the efforts of their volunteers. Mr O’Brien said applications for the…
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LOCAL BUSINESSES PROVE ENTREPRENEURIAL WORTH
The northern end of the Sunshine Coast has proven itself as Queensland’s entrepreneurial capital if the latest round of Accelerating Commercialisation funding is anything to go by. State-wide only three businesses made the cut and…
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New diabetes and hepatitis C medications available to Fairfax patients
The Turnbull Government will help improve the lives of those living with diabetes and hepatitis C by making two treatments more affordable, helping patients save thousands of dollars a year. Minister for Health Greg Hunt…
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Fairfax 2017/18 Annual Report
I am pleased to present you with my 2017/18 Annual Report for Fairfax. To download a copy of the report, please click on the DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT button.
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Fairfax 2017/18 Annual Report
I am pleased to present you with my 2017/18 Annual Report for Fairfax. The year has resulted in some wonderful outcomes for the people of Fairfax and the Sunshine Coast, and I am proud of…
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CHANCE AT NEW LIFE IN NEW HOUSE
MORE Sunshine Coast women suffering alcohol and drug addiction will have access to a rehab bed thanks to Federal funding to build a new transitional home. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said $256,060 awarded under…
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Funding for Fairfax services for financially vulnerable
Mr Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, has called on local service providers to apply for funding to help them support financially vulnerable Australians access critical services on the Sunshine Coast. Mr O’Brien said…
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Coalition Government delivers mobile coverage in Dulong
Residents in and around Dulong, Queensland are now benefiting from new and improved mobile coverage thanks to the Coalition Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. Federal Minister for Communications, Mitch Fifield joined the Federal…
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Fairfax Annual Report 2017/18
As the Federal Member for Fairfax, my priority has been driving game-changing deals for rail, roads and the airport. Few regions in Australia can boast the funding we are now receiving from the Federal Government,…
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BRUCE HIGHWAY’S DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
Work is now underway on an Australian-first engineering solution for the Bruce Highway Upgrade between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine Motorway. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the first…
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Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund now open
Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, has announced that applications are now open for grants of up to $1 million to assist small publishers in Fairfax to stay competitive in today’s changing media environment.…
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Regional journalism cadetships funding now available
Ted O’Brien MP, Member for Fairfax, is calling on local media outlets to consider applying for funding for cadetships of up to $40,000 to help strengthen local journalism. The Turnbull Government is supporting cadetships…
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Federal Government support for NAIDOC Week celebrations in Fairfax
The Federal Government’s support for the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture has continued through funding for NAIDOC Week celebrations in Fairfax. Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP congratulates Nambour Community Centre who have…
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Protecting Your Superannuation) Bill
This bill is part of a wider suite of targeted reforms under this government—reforms that safeguard and sustain Australia's huge $2.6 trillion superannuation sector. The reforms introduced into this parliament will improve the governance, transparency…
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Reimagine Nambour
Through community forums, consultation and surveys, the community has shared its vision for Nambour: a transformed local economy while retaining its distinctive cultural identity. The Reimagine Nambour project will bring together government, community and business leaders…
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REGIONAL PRIORITY AS RECORD AGED CARE OFFERING OPENS
Existing and prospective aged care providers in Fairfax are being encouraged to apply for a share in a record offering of more than 14,000 new aged care places, with a special focus on rural, regional…
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Fairfax community asked to help end the wait this DonateLife Week
Ted O'Brien MP is encouraging Fairfax residents to register to be an organ and tissue donor during DonateLife Week 2018, Sunday 29 July to Sunday 5 August. “The majority of Australians support organ and tissue donation.…
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New Food Labels Provide More Clarity for Sunshine Coast Consumers
We will now have more clarity and less confusion about the food products we buy. Consumers will now be able to look to the familiar kangaroo symbol for clear and accurate information on if the…
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