24th November, 2016 – Bill – Civil Nuclear Transfers to India
"The benefits from the passage of this bill will be shared—it is good for both countries. India gets from Australia a reliable, secure source of uranium to help it meet its targets for a massive…
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23rd November, 2016 – Statements by Members – Team Sunshine Coast
"The Sunshine Coast is back with effective representation across the Sunshine Coast. I'm proud to stand with colleagues, Andrew Wallace (Fisher) and Llew O'Brien (Wide Bay) in delivering for our region."
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10th November, 2016 – MPI – Inequality & National Debt
"If there is an inequality right now for which we should all hold responsibility for fixing, it is generational inequality. Generational inequality comes about if we do not take action to arrest the debt. That…
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9th November, 2016 – Statements by Members – Celebrating Sunshine Coast Business
"Small Businesses are the heart of the Sunshine Coast economy and I love to brag on them whenever I can."
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9th November, 2016 – Bill – Migration Legislation Amendment
"If we truly believe in compassion then we need to control our borders, because the stronger they are controlled, the more we can give."
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8th November, 2016 – Adjournment – Australian Building & Construction Commission
"We need evidence-gathering powers to be retained; we need to introduce an effective building code; and we need to take away the opportunity for big employers and big unions to collude locking out smaller players…
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LNP TEAM QLD
Queensland LNP Members and Senators are staying in Canberra at the end of this first sitting week for special meetings about their priorities for the state. “The LNP is forging a strong united front in…
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Turning up the heat for Summer road trip
CROWDS of Fairfax constituents have aired their concerns and fears with new MP Ted O’Brien on his summer listening tour of the electorate. Starting the year with his ear to the ground, the Fairfax MP…
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Team Sunshine Coast demand State action on Bruce
Bruce Highway funding remains firmly on the Federal Government’s radar with Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien choosing the issue for his inaugural motion, delivered late yesterday in the Federation Chamber. Federal Member for Fairfax Ted…
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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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