Media Releases

COMMITMENT TO UPGRADE GYMPIE HOCKEY

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.

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ANZAC DAY MESSAGE 2025

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.

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COMMITMENT TO BAT FOR PICKLEBALL IN MARYBOROUGH

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide, and an elected Liberal and National Government will provide funding to support five new full size all-weather pickleball courts in Maryborough to cater for the growing number of people wanting to participate.

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LNP LAUNCHES REGIONAL AUSTRALIA FUTURE FUND

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced an LNP Government will create a flagship Regional Australia Future Fund, designed to deliver a guaranteed annual funding stream in perpetuity for regional, rural, and remote Australia.

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2025 AUSTRALIA DAY MESSAGE

On the 26th of January 2025 we mark Australia Day, a day where we acknowledge our country’s past, recognise our achievements, and look forward to the future.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY MESSAGE 2024

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 Monday, November 11.

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GYMPIE BYPASS FINALLY OPENS

In April 2018 I joined with former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack MP, the Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt, the Editor of the Gympie Times Shelley Strachan, and my good mate and former Queensland Police Service Forensic Crash Investigator Steve Webb in Gympie to commit $800 million to the 26km Gympie bypass that today is now open to traffic.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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2024 AUSTRALIA DAY MESSAGE

On the 26th of January 2024 we mark Australia Day, a day where we acknowledge our country’s past, recognise our achievements, and look forward to the future.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY MESSAGE 2023

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 Saturday, November 11.

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WIDE BAY’S COMMUNITY SURVEY EXTENDED

Over the last month Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2023 has been distributed to letterboxes throughout the electorate as a way for residents to let Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien know their views on a range of policy issues that come before the Australian Parliament.

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WIDE BAY’S COMMUNITY SURVEY 2023

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is inviting all local residents to participate in a big survey being distributed to all households in the Federal electorate of Wide Bay from this weekend.

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NIGHT WORKS AND TRAFFIC CHANGES AT CURRA

Construction is progressing on the Cooroy to Curra, Section D (Gympie bypass) project, and work on the Curra interchange is underway to connect the new four lane Bruce Highway with the existing two lanes at Curra.

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SECURING FAITH BASED PLACES GRANT PROGRAM

Australia is a diverse country that welcomes people of all faiths, and Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local groups to apply for funding to ensure people can practise their beliefs free from violence and discrimination.

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WELCOME TO WIDE BAY

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.