AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT FUNDING SUPPORTS LOCAL VETERANS
The Gympie and Murgon RSL Sub-Branches have received funding from the Australian Government to support regional veterans and their families.
July 16, 2024
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
Energy — Speech in the Federation Chamber 03/07/2024
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Energy – Speech in the Federation Chamber 03/07/2024
July 3, 2024
Road Safety — Speech in the Federation Chamber 01/07/2024
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Road Safety – Speech in the Federation Chamber 01/07/2024
July 1, 2024
BRUCE HIGHWAY NIGHT WORKS SCHEDULED
Night works will be undertaken on the Bruce Highway on Sunday 30 June 2024, as construction continues to progress the completion of the $1 billion Gympie Bypass, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has advised today.
June 25, 2024
Groundwater Lodge — Speech in the Federation Chamber 24/06/2024
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Groundwater Lodge – Speech in the Federation Chamber 24/06/2024
June 24, 2024
Health Care: Maternity Services — Speech in the Federation Chamber 24/06/2024
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Health Care: Maternity Services – Speech in the Federation Chamber 24/06/2024
June 24, 2024
Ryder, Mr Keith Barry Michael — Speech in the Federation Chamber 24/06/2024
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Ryder, Mr Keith Barry Michael – Speech in the Federation Chamber 24/06/2024
June 24, 2024
BRAKE STUDENT OF THE WEEK CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has highlighted the fact that the drivers most at risk of a motor vehicle crash are those who are in their first 6 to 12 months behind the wheel, making 17 to 24 year olds one of the most at risk groups on the road.
June 18, 2024
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT GRANT SUPPORTS VOLUNTEERS AT GYMPIE PISTOL CLUB
The Gympie Pistol Club has received a $3,000 grant from the Australian Government’s Volunteers Grants Program for the purchase of a rider mower to support the venue maintenance work done by their volunteers, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
June 11, 2024
