GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE FAST TRACKS FAIRFAX MANUFACTURER’S DEVELOPMENT
Liberal MP Ted O’Brien welcomed the Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation, Senator the Hon Zed Seselja to visit a local manufacturer of innovative medical equipment on the Sunshine Coast. Smartline Machinery is a…
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Language learning for preschoolers in Fairfax
Around 950 children at 28 preschools in Fairfax will be given the opportunity to learn a second language this year, thanks to the Federal Government’s Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program. Mr Ted O’Brien MP…
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Supporting unpaid carers in Fairfax
Mr Ted O'Brien MP, said unpaid carers in Fairfax would benefit from $85.6 million in additional funding for support services. Mr O'Brien said the new support services were in recognition of the important contribution unpaid carers…
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Major upgrade takes flight on Sunshine Coast
Construction on the Sunshine Coast Airport expansion project is set to commence with a major construction contract awarded today. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the project delivered on…
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100,000 MORE AUSTRALIANS MOVE OFF WELFARE AND INTO WORK
More than 100,000 of the most disadvantaged Australians, many long-term unemployed welfare recipients, have gained a job through the Federal Government’s wage subsidy program since 2015. Wage subsidies are playing a strong role in helping…
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COMMUNITY GROUPS IN FAIRFAX ENCOURAGED TO GET THEIR GREEN THUMBS READY!
Our local community, landcare, environment and other natural resource management groups can now apply for funding to help restore our local environment in Fairfax, under the Federal Government’s $5 million Environment Small Grants opportunity. The…
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SUNSHINE COAST COMPANY FLYING THE FLAG FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES GLORY
AN indigenous Sunshine Coast business is flying high after winning a major Commonwealth Games contract. Kennelly Constructions, based at Chevallum, is building 170 flagpole bases for the Gold Coast Games, including the base for the…
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National Disability Conference Initiative grants round open in Fairfax
The Federal Government is making it easier for people with disability to participate in nationally focused, disability-related conferences held in Australia. Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP said grants of up to $10,000 are available…
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Going organic
Ted O'Brien's February Column as it appeared in the Sunshine Valley Gazette Road trip I recently upped the ante on my seasonal road trips through Fairfax by taking a fully staffed mobile office with me.…
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STATEMENT – Political Correctness
"We need to ensure that we protect our culture, we protect our way of life and we call it out when people try to challenge it."
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Ground-breaking flu vaccines to protect seniors in Fairfax
The Federal Government will provide two new ground-breaking flu vaccines to over 3 million Australians aged 65 years and over - free of charge. These new vaccines will help provide stronger protection for over 65s…
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International Scholarships for Sunshine Coast students
Thousands of university students are expanding their education horizons in foreign countries thanks to a Commonwealth scholarship program. With O’Week kicking off on campuses this week, Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien is urging undergraduates to…
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Food labels, land sales and more
Ted O‘Brien's February Column - Mary Valley Voice Mobile Office My beefed-up seasonal road trip through Fairfax last month was a success and I thank people who took advantage of my fully staffed mobile office…
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Community News
Ted O'Brien's February Column, Sunshine Coast community newspapers (News Ltd) Seasonal Road Trip My first seasonal road trip for 2018 was a success with booked-out meetings and plenty of interest as I travelled to different…
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Don’t Dud Our Diggers! – Ben Roberts-Smith
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith says awarding a lucrative $5 billion Defence contract to Queensland will give our soldiers the best chance of survival. The decorated war hero believes Rheinmetall’s armoured vehicle, to be built…
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ADJOURNMENT – Motherhood
"Today I pay tribute to all mothers. In all our deliberations of public policy in this House, across every portfolio, we must have mothers at the forefront of our minds."
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Treasury Laws Amendment Bill
"This bill is a multi-staged tax reform package that benefits all Australians; a reform that is essential to our prosperity and competitiveness as a nation and as a people."
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MEMBER STATEMENT – SENATOR JIM MOLAN
"(The Greens' accusations) are a vile insult, not only to a courageous and respected leader but to all men and women who have served with him, those we send in our name to endure the…
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS – Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
"We produce amazing goods and services, and this government has been supporting our businesses to ensure we are competitive within the global economy."
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CONSTITUENCY STATEMENT – Youth in Philanthropy
"What gives me great hope for our future is witnessing young Australians who are leaders among their peers recognise that, as leaders, the weight of their responsibility is heavier than the weight of their rights."
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MEMBER STATEMENT – FAST RAIL
"We are going after a proposal for fast rail that would connect Brisbane through Moreton Bay, up through the Sunshine Coast. This is a bold and transformative project."
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Scholarships open to Fairfax volunteers
Ted O’Brien is calling for volunteers to apply for a scholarship to attend this year’s National Volunteering Conference. Mr O’Brien said the scholarships would enable volunteers from Fairfax to travel to Sydney for the national…
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Quad-strain meningococcal vaccine available to Sunshine Coast infants
To help protect Sunshine Coast youngsters from the devastating consequences of meningococcal, the Turnbull Government will add a quad-strain vaccine to the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the new vaccine…
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Nambour to Brisbane in 45 minutes flat!
There’s been a lot of talk about ‘game-changing’ infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast recently, but a rail commute from Nambour to Brisbane in just 45 minutes could be the project that changes everything. Team Queensland…
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Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2017
"This bill before the House today aims to stop the Labor Party from ever being able to run a (Mediscare) campaign again. It extends the illegality of impersonating a Commonwealth officer to also include impersonating a…
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Member Statement – City Deals
"We have the opportunity to actually have capital cities or regions establish a very set vision for what their future is and then pull on every lever possible to deliver on that vision."
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Talk to Ted on the Road
Ted O’Brien’s new high-tech mobile office has proven a success, with booked-out constituent meetings offering faster feedback on issues. Ted has upped the ante on his seasonal road trips through his Fairfax electorate this year…
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Local Sporting Grants Open for Application
The search for our next group of local sporting champions is on. 18 year old Harri Jones is just one recent recipient of a Local Sporting Champions grant from the Office of Ted O’Brien and…
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15 hours of preschool a week for all Fairfax children
More than 2,150 children across Fairfax will benefit from a more than $400 million preschool funding boost announced by the Federal Government. Ted O’Brien MP for Fairfax said the $2.78 million for 2,163 local preschoolers…
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Giving Australians a fair go in agricultural land sales
Farmers across Fairfax are set to benefit from new rules announced today to ensure Aussies get a fair go in agricultural land sales. The changes require farm land to be marketed widely to potential Australians…
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