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School Leaders Impress

March 20, 2024

Much is said in this parliament about national leadership. As I witnessed last week, when I held a morning tea..

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MPI - Labor's Car Tax

February 29, 2024

There are some truisms when it comes to Labor's leadership, which are that they don't tell the truth, they break..

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90 sec statement - Labor's car tax: inviting Minister Bowen to the discussion

February 29, 2024

Today in Parliament, I invited Minister Bowen to explain to the Australian people why they are set to pay more..

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Labor's new family car tax

February 12, 2024

Labor's new family car tax has been announced under the guise of fuel efficiency standards. When Labor first mooted fuel..

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Labor's Renewables-Only Approach Lacks a Social License

February 6, 2024

I addressed Parliament about Labor's ideological renewables-only approach. Watch the full video below: https://youtu.be/WOTHrh7WW_w ..

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<strong>COP28 CLIMATE CONFERENCE, DUBAI</strong>

December 9, 2023

TED O’BRIEN - SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX TRANSCRIPT 9 December 2023 https://youtu.be/0kAU-sWhUq8 E&amp;OE… It truly is with hope and..

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ADDRESSING LABOR'S ENERGY LIES

November 30, 2023

I responded to Labor's Climate Change and Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, addressing his multitude of energy lies. ..

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REFUTING LABOR LIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT

November 15, 2023

My response to Minister Plibersek on matters concerning international environment. ..

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LABOR'S RECKLESS OFFSHORE WIND COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PROCESS

November 15, 2023

This week in Parliament House, I spoke on Labor's reckless community consultation process for off-shore wind zones, impacting multiple areas..

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Labor cuts critical Sunshine Coast transportation infrastructure

November 15, 2023

Labor's 90-day infrastructure review has just hit the 200-day mark. Amidst all of this dithering and delay, and amidst a..

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Fairfax Biggest Survey - top line themes

September 13, 2023

I'm currently finalising the results of the more than 1,700 responses to my Biggest Survey. I shared the top themes..

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Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Amendment Bill 2023

September 11, 2023

I spoke in support of amendments to the GEMS Regulator, which builds on the good work of the former coalition..

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GI Challenge 2023 Underway!

September 10, 2023

The 2023 GI Challenge is well underway. Run by Generation Innovation, the GI Challenge unleashes the innovative genius of young..

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Labor's lies underpinned by flawed data

August 9, 2023

Labor's RepuTex and GenCost reports underpin their suite of failed energy policies and we are all paying the price through..

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Support for the Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Amendment Bill 2023

August 2, 2023

The Coalition supports the Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Amendment (Using New Technologies to Fight Climate Change) Bill 2023. which aims..

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Labor's Backpacker Tax Hurting the Economy

July 31, 2023

Labor is operating under the false apprehension that Australia's prosperity can be achieved through higher taxes. From 1 July, the..

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Next Generation Energy

June 22, 2023

In developing energy policy, I am consulting as widely as possible.I recently attended Coolum State High School and met with..

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Private Members' Motion - ENERGY

June 19, 2023

This week I introduced a Private Members' Motion to ask the Albanese Government key and outstanding questions on Australia's energy..

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What Albo owes you

June 16, 2023

Ted questions the Labor Govt on their unsuccessful energy policies and broken promises to the Australian people. https://youtu.be/Ztw4OiwTqEo ..

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Fairfax Biggest Survey

June 15, 2023

Thank you to the over 1,700 people who responded to my Biggest Survey - an overwhelming response. Your responses help..

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Questioning Labor's Energy Policies

June 15, 2023

I again asked Minister Chris Bowen to explain fundamental aspects of Labor's energy policy, such as: 1. The government continues..

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Nature Repair Market Bill 2023 and Consequential Amendments Bill

June 13, 2023

This week I spoke in partial support of the Nature Repair Market Bill 2023 and Consequential Amendments Bill. The fundamental..

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I Am Nambour and Nambour Show!

June 13, 2023

There are very few places in this country other than the Sunshine Coast that have local leaders that do the..

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Rail infrastructure needed in time for the 2032 Olympics

June 1, 2023

It's 3,341 days until the opening ceremony of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and part of our vision for..

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Rising energy prices and this Government’s failure to mitigate their impact on middle Australia

June 1, 2023

Labor's Energy Minister, Chris Bowen continues to prove he is out of touch with everyday Australians when he congratulated his..

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Excise Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Oil) Bill 2023

June 1, 2023

Ted speaks in support of the Excise Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Oil) Bill 2023 and the continued operation of..

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Defence Legislation Amendment (Naval Nuclear Propulsion) Bill 2023

May 24, 2023

Ted outlines the Coalition's support for the Defence Legislation Amendment (Naval Nuclear Propulsion) Bill 2023, but calls out Labor's rank..

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Labor's budget fails regional Australia

May 24, 2023

Much has been said about the Albanese government's federal budget and the fact that it has totally ignored middle Australia...

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Hardworking Australians paying the price for Labor

May 22, 2023

It is 12 months since Labor won government, and, while their hubris is on full display and they're very happy, hardworking..

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Safeguard Mechanism amendments lead to de-industrialisation

March 30, 2023

The passing of the Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 today will not lead to de-carbonisation, but to de-industrialisation and..

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