2026 AUSTRALIA DAY MESSAGE
On Monday, 26th of January 2026 we mark Australia Day, a day where we acknowledge our country’s past, recognise our achievements, and look forward to the future.
23 January, 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
LLEW CALLS FOR EXTENSION OF FLIGHT PATH COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien MP, is calling on the Australian Government and Airservices Australia to expand and extend the community consultation process for the Sunshine Coast Airport New Runway Post Implementation Review (PIR) Recommendations Implementation Project.
13 January, 2026
LLEW’S FREE AUSTRALIA DAY STICKERS
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is offering Wide Bay residents who love Australia Day and want to show their pride in the Australian National Flag a free ‘Celebrate Australia Day 26 Jan’ sticker.
13 January, 2026
LOCAL PROBLEM, FEDERAL ISSUE? ASK LLEW
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will be taking his mobile office on the road again next week to hear from Wide Bay residents about issues that are important to them.
28 November, 2025
Constituency Statement – Gympie Gold Rush Festival – Speech in the Federation Chamber 27/11/2025
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Remembrance Day – Adjournment 06/11/2025
27 November, 2025
REMEMBRANCE DAY MESSAGE 2025
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging everyone in Wide Bay to honour those who have served our nation by wearing a poppy and paying their respects at 11am on Remembrance Day, this Tuesday, November 11.
7 November, 2025
Adjournment – Remembrance Day – Speech in the House of Representatives 06/11/2025
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Remembrance Day – Adjournment 06/11/2025
6 November, 2025
Adjournment – Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum – Speech in the House of Representatives 06/11/2025
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum – Adjournment 06/11/2025
6 November, 2025
Adjournment – Maryborough Military Aviation Museum Association – Speech in the House of Representatives 06/11/2025
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Maryborough Military Aviation Museum Association – Adjournment 06/11/2025
6 November, 2025
