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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fast rail will reinvigorate hinterland towns
Ted O'Brien's Column as it appeared in the Sunshine Valley Gazette, January 2018 You may have seen news reports about a bold plan for fast rail from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast called North Coast…
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Local Drug Action Team applications open for community groups in Fairfax
The Federal Government is continuing to take action to combat the scourge of ice and other illicit drugs with more Local Drug Action Teams set to rollout across Australia. Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien said…
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Australia Day 2018 – FREE events and activities around Fairfax!
Looking for free events and activities this Australia Day? We’ve put together the following list of great events to celebrate Australia Day on Friday 26 January 2018 across the Fairfax electorate. Coolum Beach Australia Day 2018…
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CORNED BEEF AND HARD WORK SECRET TO LONG LIFE
TURNING 100 is just the latest milestone in the long and colourful life of Maroochydore centenarian Mary Murray OAM. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien popped into Mary’s birthday celebrations on Monday January 8, to congratulate…
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Buderim teen races ahead with sporting grant
Buderim's Harri Jones, 18, is on track to become one of the nation’s hottest names in world motor sport. The local lad graduated from Immanuel Lutheran College in 2016 and spent his gap year racing both…
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Local investment in medicinal cannabis
Ted O'Brien's Column as published in the Mary Valley Voice, January 2018 The Sunshine Coast can trace its roots through agriculture, starting out as a cane growing region and now gaining a solid reputation for…
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Ted’s new mobile office to hit the streets
Ted O'Brien will take a fully staffed mobile office on a listening tour of the electorate so pop in and have a chat or book a longer appointment in his private marquee office (dates &…
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Medicinal cannabis future blossums
EXPORTING medicinal cannabis to overseas countries will be allowed following an important announcement by the federal government. The move helps develop and secure the future of the medicinal cannabis sector and follows extensive consultation undertaken last year. It…
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