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 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.
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Remembrance Day – Adjournment 06/11/2025
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum – Adjournment 06/11/2025
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Maryborough Military Aviation Museum Association – Adjournment 06/11/2025
The Nationals Party Room has rejected Labor’s Net Zero fantasy and endorsed an all-energy approach that will deliver the lowest possible energy prices for Australian households and businesses.
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Kokoda Day – Speech in the Federation Chamber 03/11/2025
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Energy – Speech in the House of Representatives 29/10/2025
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Hello Honey – Speech in the Federation Chamber 27/10/2025
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien – Olds, Mr Peter, OAM – Speech in the Federation Chamber 07/10/2025
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.
