7th November, 2016 – Private Member’s Business – Nth Qld Tourism
"There is an old rule, and it applies to business as much as it applies to countries or regions: when you want to grow your economy, the No. 1 thing you need to do is…
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7th November, 2016 – Bill – Broadcasting Legislation Amendment
"The context for the measures in the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 is change—change driven by the information revolution; changein communications technology; change that is having a dramatic impact on the competitiveness of traditional media…
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20th October, 2016 – Statements by Members – Day For Daniel
"It was terrific to recognise the work of the Morecombe Foundation and to reflect on the legacy of Daniel's story."
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20th October, 2016 – Constituency Statement – Youth unemployment
"If a young person cannot find a job then there is no reason why society cannot give them the tools and the discipline to create their own. Starting your own business is not for everyone,…
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12th October, 2016 – Bill – Same Sex Marriage Plebiscite
"If the opposition continues to take this stance, then they will be denying the Australian people the right to vote. Instead, they will back themselves and politicians ahead of the people and the Australian public."…
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11th October, 2016 – Statements by members – Sunshine Coast Airport
"The upgrade of the Sunshine Coast Airport—an upgrade to make it a fully-fledged international airport - is a project that will help unleash the economic capacity of the region."
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10th October, 2016 – Private Members Business – Bruce Highway
"While there is still a long way to go, it's great to acknowledge the progress we've made and the money being spent on the Bruce Highway in the coming years."
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MPs DO THE LAURIE LAWRENCE FIVE
Local federal MPs Ted O’Brien and Andrew Wallace have met with swimming sensation Laurie Lawrence to promote water safety for under fives. “Living on the Sunshine Coast and with the summer holidays upon us it’s…
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COALITION DELIVERS NEW MOBILE COVERAGE TO SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND
The hinterland town of Kidaman Creek, between Mapleton and Kenilworth, will receive an upgraded mobile base station to improve mobile coverage under round 2 of the Australian Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program Member for Fairfax…
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O’BRIEN OPENS DIRECT PATHWAY INTO PARLIAMENT FOR THE PEOPLE OF FAIRFAX
Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien has used social media to ensure the voices of his constituents are heard in parliament. Mr O’Brien put out a request via FaceBook last night, asking constituents what issues they…
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CHANGING FOOD LABELLING LAWS WILL HELP SUNSHINE COAST PRODUCERS
Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien has used the Sunshine Coast’s fresh produce and food industry to highlight the vital affect new food labelling laws would have for local producers during a speech on the Competition…
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LNP TEAM QUEENSLAND
Queensland LNP Members and Senators have met this morning to discuss future priorities to get the Queensland economy moving and build on the strong record of delivery for Queensland by the LNP Government. Member for…
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Seniors Spring into Focus
Sunshine Coast senior citizens have become a focus for Ted O’Brien’s second road trip. Keeping his commitment to take a staffed, mobile office to the people, the Member for Fairfax is rolling out his Spring…
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FULLY FLEDGED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT STATUS
A crucial step in the process of securing a concessional loan to turn the Sunshine Coast Airport into a fully fledged international airport has been announced. “The Restricted Use International Airport status for Sunshine Coast…
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GREEN LIGHT FOR PLANNING WORK ON BRUCE HIGHWAY-MAROOCHYDORE ROAD INTERCHANGE UPGRADE
Funding of $7.5 million has been locked in to develop a business case for the Bruce Highway Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the funding would allow for…
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31st August, 2016 – Address in Reply – Maiden Speech
"...my pledge to the people of our region is to be the Sunshine Coast's man in Canberra and not Canberra's man on the Sunshine Coast."
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIVES SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT 181 MILLION REASONS TO SOAR
Sunshine Coast Airport is on target to become Australia’s newest international hub with the Commonwealth Government agreeing to finance the full $181 million concessional loan requested by Council. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester,…
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Ted brings Coast highway concerns to Canberra
Funding of $7.5 million has been locked in to develop a business case for the Bruce Highway Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the funding would allow for…
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7th November, 2016 – Statements by Members – Sunshine Coast’s 7yr old Hero
"I stand today to pay tribute to a brave little girl from Nambour, seven-year-old Olivia Valli."
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TAKING THE SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT TO CANBERRA
Keeping his focus firmly on vital Sunshine Coast infrastructure, Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien has used his second speech in as many days this week, to bring the upgrade of the Sunshine Coast Airport to…
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19th October, 2017 – Bill – Border Protection
"Restoring integrity in the system has fallen to the coalition government, and it has done so. Only by fixing Labor's mess and stopping the boats can confidence and trust in the system be rebuilt, for…
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Tramway funding rolls into Nambour
Construction could begin on the ‘Western Terminus’ of Nambour’s Heritage Tramway project within four months thanks to a half-million dollar Federal Government grant announced today. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien was joined by the Minister…
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Seminar to help Sunshine Coast business benefit from North Asia FTAs
Local MPs Ted O’Brien and Andrew Wallace are urging Sunshine Coast producers and exporters to register and attend next Wednesday’s seminar hosted by Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Keith Pitt. It is the…
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National Launch — Aussie innovation to boost Sunshine Coast manufacturing jobs
A Marcoola plastics manufacturer has been selected to produce a world-first protective, ventilating window covering designed to help combat climate change. The Window WeatherGuard is a moulded plastic shield which attaches to household windows allowing…
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Maiden Speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEqNTeVcTAQ&t Download Transcript "I think there is no secret that the world is currently amidst an enormous amount of volatility and uncertainty. At times like this, we need to ensure that the architecture across the…
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