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.
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.
Llew O’Brien MP
Federal Member for Wide Bay
PO Box 283 Maryborough 4650
319 Kent Street Maryborough 4650
Ph 07 4121 2936 / 1300 301 968 (local call)
Fax 07 4122 3968
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is urging local councils, community organisations and not-for-profit groups to get their projects lined up now for the $150 million first round of the Preparing Australian Communities Program – Local ahead of the opening of applications on December 10.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging local schools, community groups and workplaces to celebrate International Day of People with Disability on 3 December this year.
A new 10-year plan will bring better care and support for people living with all forms of diabetes.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien has welcomed changes to Australia’s cervical screening tests that make sample collection less invasive and more convenient for women.
Wide Bay councils will soon get their share of $1 billion flowing to local governments nationwide to improve local road networks and deliver priority community infrastructure projects.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives 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 Thursday, November 11.
Gympie and Murgon RSL Sub-Branches will share more than $17,000 through the Coalition Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program to further support local veterans and their families.
Works have started on a safety upgrade for the Bunya Highway and Silverleaf Road intersection at Murgon.
The National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse (2021-2030) announced today, will provide vital protection and support for Australia’s young people.