Speeches

Chair of the Trade Sub-Committee, Ted O'Brien MP tabled the report on Expanding the membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive..

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. As Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, I..

Today, 1 September 2021, we celebrate that relationship with the United States as we mark 70 years since the signing..

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While Australia faces no shortage of challenges today, I want to assure the people of the Sunshine Coast that the..

I addressed Parliament to pay tribute to the unsung heroes of this Pandemic, our community groups. The importance of a..

The world is in a pretty dark place right now, and millions of Australians are in lockdown. But there's been..

As Chair of the Environment and Energy Committee it was my responsibility to present the advisory report on the Climate..

South East Queensland will host the 2032 Games, after our bid was accepted by the International Olympic Committee. It was..

Australian businesses are working hard to research and commercialise new ideas. That's why the Federal Government is supporting those efforts, through..

The Sunshine Coast is lucky to have almost 30 craft brewers and boutique distilleries, creating delicious drinks and local jobs. The..

The IOC will announce on 21 July if South East Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games..

As the Sunshine Coast debates the options for mass transit, Ted O'Brien MP says let's not neglect the need for..

Four magnificent Sunshine Coast residents were recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list...

The show is go. I'm referring of course to the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show, which is all go this year. From..

I  wish  to  give credit  to  the  residents  of  the  Sunshine  Coast,  especially older  residents,  for  the  role  they have..

Love: it's not a topic we frequently talk about in this place—and I'm not thinking about the deep affection that..

With South-East Queensland confirmed as the preferred candidate for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games - what does this mean..

The Australian Government is being urged to call for a United Nations' investigation into serious and systematic human rights breaches..

There is one form of infrastructure that would transform the Sunshine Coast like none other. Better rail. Watch on to..

The rate of suicide in Australia is over double the national death toll on our roads. This is of grave concern..

As the Prime Minister's representative for Queensland's candidature for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, I am happy to report..

Ted urges his political counterparts, business leaders and the community to join him to fight for better rail services for..

Ted calls on all political parties, business leaders and the community to back his calls for rail duplication to Nambour...

I want to pay tribute today to school principals, who play an instrumental role in ensuring local resilience through this..

Tackling the Feral Cat Pandemic - A Plan to Save Australia's Wildlife The Standing Committee on Environment and Energy, Chaired..

I recently raised a critically important topic during question time, with the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology the Hon...

Congratulations to Angelique Hatchett - Sunshine Coast's Young Citizen of the Year...

Thu, 10/12/2020 - 13:50 The year 2020 is coming to an end. As years go, this one has been an absolute..

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 09:36 The Australia-China relationship is under strain. As we tackle the challenges that lie ahead, it is important..