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.
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.
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.
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)
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging Wide Bay residents to honour those who have served our nation by wearing a poppy and pausing for a minute’s silence to pay their respects at 11am on Remembrance Day, this Wednesday, November 11.
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the House of Representatives 15/10/2026
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the House of Representatives 15/10/2026
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the House of Representatives 15/10/2026
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the House of Representatives 13/10/2026
The updated 2026 Age Pension Guide, including the latest information on payment rates, income and assets tests and conditions, is now available from the office of the Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien.
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released his annual School Leavers’ Guide for year 12 students as they prepare for life after high school.
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Speech in the Federation Chamber 12/10/2026
Under the Coalition’s Fuel Price Shield plan, when global oil prices surge, Australians will save 27 cents a litre at the bowser. Federal Member for
In the spirit of Australia, I acknowledge all citizens who contribute to making our nation the greatest on earth.
I acknowledge our defence force personnel, past, present, and emerging, for their service to our nation, and particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of Australia.
I also acknowledge the Australian taxpayers who, through their hard work, pay for the infrastructure, health, education, and emergency services that keep our proud nation healthy, safe, and prosperous.
