3/03/2017
New investment to improve reef health
The Coalition Government will invest close to $10 million for two new projects to help cane farmers at Maryborough, Mareeba, Innisfail and Cairns implement new practices to improve the health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.
3/03/2017
Coalition review to revitalise education in Wide Bay
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said the Coalition Government’s comprehensive review into regional, rural and remote education will boost outcomes for school students, and assist their further study, training and employment.
2/03/2017
Statement on Road Safety – Federation Chamber
I rise today to speak about the national road toll and the recent disturbing increase in the number of fatalities, particularly in the calendar year 2016.
28/02/2017
Businesses reminded to register for backpacker tax rate
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, has reminded employers who wish to claim the 15% tax “backpacker” rate for their working holiday staff that they must register with the Australian Taxation Office to be eligible.
28/02/2017
Statement on Aged Care – House of Representatives
I rise to support the Coalition Government’s initiative, Increasing Choice in Home Care, which gives elderly people the freedom to choose their home care provider.
22/02/2017
New website brings school lessons to life at home for Wide Bay families
Wide Bay families can help their kids excel in the classroom thanks to a new website launched by the Coalition Government, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said.
20/02/2017
Major Bruce Highway upgrade south of Gympie on-track
Work is well underway on building a safer road for motorists and freight transport operators driving the Bruce Highway south of Gympie.
16/02/2017
Statement on Decentralisation – House of Representatives
The National Party is the party of infrastructure and decentralisation. We’re serious about creating new economic opportunities in regional communities by building infrastructure that enables them to grow and prosper. We are also serious about examining the economic and social benefits of decentralising government jobs and services – and relocating them from capital cities to the regions.
14/02/2017
Coalition Government crackdown on multinational tax avoidance to fund services in Wide Bay
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said the Coalition Government is cracking down on multinational tax dodgers to ensure they pay their fair share of tax, clawing back around $2 billion this year to fund crucial government services.
14/02/2017
New Coalition Government support for youth jobs
New Australian Government incentives are now available to help businesses in Wide Bay hire additional staff.
