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)
A future LNP Government will commit funding to extend mobile communication coverage at Booubyjan to improve convenience for residents and motorists and ensure they are able to contact emergency services when help is needed.
A future LNP Government will commit funding to improve mobile phone coverage at Teewah Beach, to ensure that residents and visitors are able to contact emergency services in times of accident or disaster.
An elected Dutton LNP Government will provide $150,000 from a revitalised Safer Communities Fund (SCF) to upgrade the CCTV system in Maryborough.
The Gympie region has a long and successful connection with hockey, and if elected, a Dutton Coalition Government will support the long term development of hockey in Wide Bay with a $3 million commitment to upgrade the Gympie and District Hockey Association’s facilities.
An elected LNP Government will provide additional support for women and girls to participate in Australian Rules Football in Wide Bay by funding an upgrade to the change rooms and facilities at the Noosa Tigers AFL Club.
April 25 is a solemn day when Australians pause to remember and reflect on the courage of our first Anzacs and the sacrifices made by every man and woman who has worn the uniform and served our nation.
The successful Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) will be re-established by a Dutton LNP Government to create jobs, drive economic development, and build stronger regional communities into the future.
An elected LNP Government will support sporting shooters in Gympie by delivering an upgrade to the Gympie Pistol Club.
If elected, a Coalition Government will provide $5 million for a new Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Gympie to better support local veterans, defence personnel, and their families.
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.
