HUMAN RIGHTS (CHILDREN BORN ALIVE PROTECTION) BILL 2026 – SECOND READING – Speech in the House of Representatives 17/08/2026
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the House of Representatives 17/08/2026
17 August, 2026
Strong Representation. Achieving Results.
Llew O’Brien is the Federal Member for Wide Bay. He was elected to the Australian Parliament at the 2016 Federal Election, and re-elected in May 2019 and May 2022.
Before entering Parliament, Llew served as a police officer in the Wide Bay region for 16 years and specialised in criminal intelligence and traffic accident investigation.
He is committed to strengthening the economy to create jobs and has delivered significant projects to drive job growth in Wide Bay.
Llew O'Brien's fight for a four-lane Tiaro bypass
In 2021 Llew O’Brien fought for and won a commitment to build a four-lane Tiaro bypass with a concrete barrier separating north and southbound lanes.
But there is more to be done to ensure this vital Bruce Highway safety upgrade project goes ahead with four divided lanes.
Click the link below to learn more about Llew O’Brien’s fight to save the four-lane Tiaro bypass.
Respecting and protecting your property rights
Industrial scale renewable energy projects and powerline pylons are threatening to divide and cut scars across Wide Bay communities from the Fraser Coast, through Gympie. and the South Burnett.
Prime agricultural land, private landholdings and native wildlife habitats of protected species are all at risk.
Get in touch
Llew O’Brien MP
Federal Member for Wide Bay
Postal Address: PO Box 283 Maryborough Qld 4650
Address: 319 Kent Street Maryborough Qld 4650
Phone: 07 4121 2936 / 1300 301 968 (from landline)
Latest News
URGENCY MOTION TO SUPPORT PAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR FATHERS AT THE NATIONALS’ CONFERENCE
Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys and Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will move an urgency motion at The Nationals’ conference this weekend, to stop denying a working father paid parental leave, simply because the mother has not recently been in paid work.
13 August, 2026
Adjournment – Maryborough Military Aviation Museum Association – Speech in the Federation Chamber 13/08/2026
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the Federation Chamber 13/08/2026
13 August, 2026
Adjournment – Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club – Speech in the Federation Chamber 13/08/2026
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the Federation Chamber 13/08/2026
13 August, 2026
Adjournment – Roadcraft – Speech in the Federation Chamber 13/08/2026
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the Federation Chamber 13/08/2026
13 August, 2026
Statements By Members – Private Health Insurance – Speech in the House of Representatives 12/08/2026
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the House of Representatives 12/08/2026
13 August, 2026
Constituency Statements – Maternity Consumer Network Petition – Speech in the Federation Chamber 12/08/2026
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the Federation Chamber 12/08/2026
12 August, 2026
Constituency Statements – Gympie Carcass Classic – Speech in the Federation Chamber 12/08/2026
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the Federation Chamber 12/08/2026
12 August, 2026
LLEW O’BRIEN CONGRATULATES WIDE BAY’S SPORTING CHAMPIONS
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today congratulated local sports stars who have received grants to help them participate in state, national, and international competitions.
7 July, 2026
