Category: Media Releases

THE NATIONALS FIGHT IN THE SENATE AGAINST LABOR’S FRESH FOOD TAX

The cost of living will surge, and groceries will become even more expensive as a result of Labor’s fresh food tax, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien warned today.

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NIGHT WORKS AND DETOUR AT WOONDUM FOR GYMPIE BYPASS

As work continues to progress on the Cooroy to Curra Section D (Gympie Bypass) project, night construction will take place at Kybong along the current highway, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has advised.

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ANZAC DAY MESSAGE

April 25 is a day of reflection for Australia.

It is a day when we pause to remember the fallen and to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our first ANZACS, and of every man and woman who has worn the uniform and served our nation.

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SENATE INQUIRY INTO IMPACT OF 3G NETWORK SHUTDOWN

The looming shutdown of the 3G mobile network has raised concerns about potential impacts on access to Triple Zero and emergency services, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.

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MILLION MOVES CHALLENGE

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is taking part in a new fitness challenge next month, when four of the Sunshine Coast’s MP’s will be battling it out to reach 1 MILLION MOVES over 21 days.

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SUPPORT FOR WIDE BAY’S YOUNG SPORTING CHAMPIONS

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien congratulated local sporting stars who will receive grants to support their participation in state, national, and international competitions.

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TIARO BYPASS ‘REVIEW ON REVIEW’ FURTHER DELAYS FOUR LANE TIARO BYPASS

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said it was clear that Queensland needed a change of State Government if we want to see real action on the four lane Tiaro bypass.

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LABOR’S NEW FRESH FOOD TAX WILL DRIVE UP COST OF LIVING

Labor’s proposed legislation for a new fresh food tax has been introduced in Parliament, in a move that will increase the cost of living and hurt families and farmers in Wide Bay.

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BOOST TO PAYMENTS FOR WIDE BAY PENSIONERS

More than 45,000 people in Wide Bay will benefit from a boost to their social security payments from 20 March, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien advised today.

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FUNDING TO RESTORE MARYBOROUGH’S NASHOS MEMORIAL

Tucked away behind the Maryborough War Memorial, a small monument commemorates the service of the Nashos, the 314,000 young Australians who were called up for compulsory military service between 1951 and 1972.

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