What’s in the 2018 Budget for the Sunshine Coast?
The Federal Government is sticking to its plan to build a stronger economy to benefit all Australians. This is a budget custom-made for the Sunshine Coast, and focusses on five key measures: Provide tax relief…
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Budget 2018 – Real benefits for the Sunshine Coast
The 2018 Federal Budget brings real benefits for the Sunshine Coast, with $2 billion of new infrastructure funding announced. Details here.
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Buckets of new money for the Bruce Highway
The Sunshine Coast is the big winner in this year’s Federal Budget with more than $1.68billion in new money for the Bruce Highway: $880 million for upgrades to the Bruce Highway between Pine River and Caloundra $800…
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2018 Budget announcement – $880M for the Bruce Hwy
The 2018 Federal Budget has delivered a trifecta for the Sunshine Coast! Revealed today, a massive $880 million for Bruce Highway upgrades between Pine Rivers and Caloundra; on top of the $800 million promised to fix…
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RAIL DUPLICATION FUNDING WINDFALL
Our ‘Get on Board’ campaign to transform rail on the Sunshine Coast is making huge headway with $390 million federal funding for much-needed rail duplication and capacity upgrades. The Federal Government will provide $390million…
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Beerburrum to Nambour RAIL duplication and upgrades
The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that the Federal Government will fund duplication and capacity upgrades to the North Coast Rail Line between Beerburrum and Nambour. This is a huge win for our 'Get on…
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BIG NEWS! – $390 MILLION FOR RAIL
11 June 2019 - Queensland State Budget Sunshine Coast is yet again short changed by the State Labor Government to the tune of $230 million for the North Coast Rail Line. Why? Click below for…
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2018 Regional Telecommunications Review begins
***** Submissions are now open. CLICK HERE FOR Details ****** Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, and Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, have welcomed the announcement of the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review…
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15,000 TREES TO BE PLANTED IN FAIRFAX
15,000 trees will be planted on the Sunshine Coast by June 2020 thanks to a $110,000 boost from the Federal Government for new revegetation projects that directly help recover threatened ecological communities or threatened species.…
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LOCAL INVENTION ‘SNAPS’ UP LUCRATIVE GRANT
An ingenious Sunshine Coast invention that is being snapped up by the world’s top food and product brands has been awarded a sizeable federal grant. Snapsil Australia, based at Forest Glen, has developed ‘world-first’ packaging which…
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Fast rail and track duplication for the Sunshine Coast
Our plan to duplicate the North Coast Rail Line and introduce fast rail from Brisbane to Nambour and Maroochydore is a game changer for the Sunshine Coast. Your backing is vital to this project and…
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2018 influenza vaccines now available in Fairfax
Residents in Fairfax who are most at risk of getting sick during this year’s flu season can now access a free influenza vaccine, under the Federal Government’s National Immunisation Program. Member for Fairfax, Ted O'Brien MP said…
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SCIENCE IN FOCUS AT COOLUM BEACH CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Students at one of Coolum’s fastest-growing schools are counting down the days to the opening of their much anticipated state-of-the-art Science Centre. The new building at Coolum Beach Christian College is supported by a $440,000…
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Do you have children in child care? New Child Care Package
The Federal Government’s new child care and early learning subsidy package commences on 2 July 2018. We recognise that access to child care can mean the difference between working and not working and so our…
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Autumn Road/Rail Trip across Fairfax
I'll be travelling across the electorate from 16-20 April during my Autumn Road/Rail Trip. Let's talk rail. If you catch the train, either on a work day, or only occasionally, I want to talk to…
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More funding for Men’s Sheds in Fairfax
I am proud to again inform a Men's Shed in Fairfax that they have been successful in gaining funding as part of the Federal Government's National Shed Development Programme - this time for Coolum Men's Shed in…
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Action on ‘synthetic’ lotteries
**Update 29 June 2018** The Federal Government has now passed new legislation that will ban the provision of online lottery and keno betting services to Australian customers. The Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill (Lottery Betting) Bill 2018…
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS – DEFENCE INDUSTRY
"We all know there is no greater responsibility for government than the protection of its people—the safety and security of Australians. As this motion notes, we need to ensure that not only are we protecting…
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STATEMENT – TAXATION
"If Labor were to win government, all Australians would have to pay more. Why under a potential Labor government should people in my electorate— indeed, why should all Australians—have to be forced to pay more?"
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MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE – TAXATION
"Under a vision of a future with a Labor government, it is the everyday Australian being poorer. In a future under the coalition, it is everyday Australians being richer."
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ADJOURNMENT – ECONOMY
We have a scoreboard that proves that we're delivering on (jobs). National unemployment is 5.5 per cent. On the Sunshine Coast, where I live, it's 4.8 per cent. It's 4.9 per cent in the seat…
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Rail Duplication one step closer
On Tuesday 27 March 2018, Infrastructure Australia released their 2018 Priority List of projects - which includes the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade, recognising that the line is congested and adversely impacting on rail travel…
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ANZAC Day activities in Fairfax, Wednesday 25 April 2018
The following ANZAC Day remembrance ceremonies and activities will be held in Fairfax on Wednesday 25 April 2018: Maroochydore 4.28am Dawn Service, Cenotaph, Cotton Tree Park 8.30am Parade, Cotton Tree Park 9.00am Main Anzac Day…
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How will Labor’s Tax Grab affect you?
I have been contacted by many locals in Fairfax over the past 10 days about Labor's policy to scrap franking credits and change the dividend imputation system in Australia. Real Australians telling me about their real-life…
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Harmony Day events on the Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 21 March is Harmony Day - a day to celebrate Australia's differences and multicultural history. Below are a list of local events celebrating Harmony Day: Harmony Day - Everyone Belongs on the Sunshine Coast, Alexandra…
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Labor’s Tax Refund Theft
“The Labor Party is planning to rip money from the pockets of pensioners, retirees and low-income earners to pay for its budget black hole,” the Member Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP said. Labor have announced they…
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Sunshine Coast students take a stand against bullying
Schools in the electorate of Fairfax will take a stand against bullying today, with students set to participate in the country’s key annual anti-bullying event. Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien, said that nothing riles…
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NOTICE – Ramp closures at Caloundra Road interchange, 18 & 19 March 2018
Ramp closures at Caloundra Road interchange Temporary ramp closures will be in effect at the Caloundra Road interchange on Sunday 18 March and Monday 19 March 2018 between 8pm and 5am when traffic volumes…
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WE DID IT! Australia’s largest Army contract is coming to Queensland!
Team Queensland has applauded the Commonwealth for today’s decision to award the Land 400 Phase 2 contract to Rheinmetall Defence Australia which will base its operations in Queensland. The announcement comes after months of advocacy by…
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