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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Early payment of Financial Assistance Grants good news for Sunshine Coast
• Sunshine Coast to share in early payment of $1.2 billion • Program enables councils to spend their grant according to local priorities Sunshine Coast Council will be able to start work on crucial new…
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Grants for volunteer organisations in Fairfax
Ted O'Brien MP has called on community organisations in Fairfax to apply for grant funding to support the efforts of their volunteers. Mr O'Brien the Federal Government was providing $20 million worth of grants valued between…
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CONSTITUENCY STATEMENT WESTERN VALUES
What we see with the Australian National University's rejection of a new course on Western civilisation is symptomatic of a lack of leadership through other institutions when it comes to fostering those key values of…
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STATEMENT THE AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
In Longman, the Labor Party are running an unashamed untruth. On the one hand they're saying, 'Look over here; there's a problem with hospital funding.' Meanwhile, what are they doing with the other hand? They're…
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MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE – INCOME TAX
The Liberal-National Party believes in free enterprise. We believe in empowering the individual to realise their full potential. The Australian Labor Party believes in big government and ensuring that the average Australian worker is kept…
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BILL Appropriation
I've had the privilege, together with my Team Queensland LNP colleagues, of coming to understand the Land 400 project in great detail, because Team Queensland put its shoulder to the wheel in support of a…
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2018 Fairfax Seniors ‘Cost of Living’ Forum
Please join me at the 2018 Fairfax Seniors 'Cost of Living' Forum. I will be joined by two guest speakers - Julie Schafer, Financial Planner and Margaret Donaldson, MyAged Care specialist. Date: Monday 6 August When: 9 am…
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Treasury Laws Amendment Bill Superannuation Measures
An essential part of that planning is to ensure all Australians have adequate retirement savings courtesy of our superannuation system, a fair superannuation system with reliable measures and enforcement regimes to protect the hard-earned savings…
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