My Biggest Survey
Do you have big ideas about how to can make our local community an even better place in which to live, work and play?
I want to hear your views and I’ve launched the Biggest Survey to find out.
It’s an honour representing you in Parliament and with your help we’ve secured some big wins.
But, for me to continue fighting to deliver the outcomes our community needs, I need to know what’s important to you.
Head to www.tedobrien.com.au to complete the survey by 31 March.
Diabetes Advocacy
15,000 Australian families have had the rug pulled out from underneath them after the Labor Government axed a life-changing medicine from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) which is used to manage diabetes.
Without any consultation or support for the patients impacted, the Government has cut the medication from the PBS and has sent the price soaring from as low as $7 to $280 per script.
Local student Freya (14), who I first met in 2016, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 11 months of age. Freya and her mum Jackie are just one of 15,000 families who will suffer from this cold-hearted decision.
The Coalition is calling on the Government to reverse this decision and ensure Fiasp is reinstated on the PBS immediately.
Electricity bills – I want to hear from you
Are your electricity bills going up? The increasing cost of living is stretching household and business budgets and is forcing many people to make difficult spending decisions. The cost of electricity is at the centre of this with treasury forecasting a rise in electricity costs of more than 56 percent.
Households and businesses are hurting and desperately need relief and this is a top priority for me.
I am seeking local examples of rising energy bills to help document and understand the ongoing impacts of the skyrocketing cost of living.
Please let me know by emailing ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au.