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Next election: A referendum on the future of Australian Agriculture

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has stated today that “the next election is going to be absolutely crucial for the entire agricultural sector and the millions of Australians across regional Australia who rely on it”.   “Agriculture throughout Flynn and right across Australia is now being ... ... (13-Jul)

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Coalition MP’s to drive the Bruce Highway

Leader of The Nationals Warren Truss will make a five day road trip along the notorious Bruce Highway from Brisbane to Cairns next week with a team of Liberal and National Members of Parliament to inspect sections urgently in need of upgrading.          ... ... (13-Jul)

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Calliope Crossroads Construction Begins

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd MP has welcomed the commencement of construction on the long awaited upgrade to the Calliope crossroads.   Mr O’Dowd said “In light of the Coalitions commitment to the crossroads during the last federal election campaign it’s pleasing to see work finally co... ... (12-Jul)

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Gillard’s carbon tax to slug Flynn’s hospitals

The Federal electorate of Flynn’s ten hospitals, which provide 229 beds in total, could be slugged over half a million dollars by Julia Gillard’s carbon tax.   Coalition Regional Health Shadow Andrew Laming today said that the cost to run Flynn’s ten hospitals, which include hospitals in Glad... ... (11-Jul)

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Policy Impasse reveals underlying rifts

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has identified the erupting battle between the current Labor Government and their Green Coalition partners as further proof that the Federal Government is divided, dysfunctional and doesn’t deserve the trust of the Australian people.   Mr O’Dowd said “It ha... ... (10-Jul)

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The Hon. Tony Abbott & The Hon. Ian Macfarlane visit Boyne Smelter

Last Friday the 6th of July Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd hosted the Leader of the Opposition the Hon Tony Abbot MHR and the Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources The Hon Ian Macfarlane MP on a tour of the Boyne Smelter during what was a brief but informative visit to the Gladstone region t... ... (09-Jul)

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Two in three people in Queensland at risk of skin cancer

Federal Member for Flynn Mr Ken O’Dowd has thrown his weight – and skin - behind an innovative new campaign to cut Australia’s high rate of skin cancer.   The Know Your Own Skin campaign has been developed by leading experts to encourage people to check their skin – the body’s biggest organ ... ... (05-Jul)

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Labor Provides ‘Carbon Tax Bail Out’ for Port Henry but None for Gladstone

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd said the decision of Julia Gillard to provide a reported $42 million ‘carbon tax bailout package’ to the aluminium operations at Point Henry is a kick in the teeth to the aluminium workers of Gladstone who will experience the full impact of the carbon tax.  ... ... (25-Jun)

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Live Animal Exports Federation Chamber PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS 25/06/2012

Mr O'DOWD (Flynn) (20:11): I rise to support the member for Leichhardt on his motion on live cattle exports. The motion shows the profound financial impact on graziers and associated businesses by the government's decision to ban live cattle exports to Indonesia on 7 June 2011. The $1 billion live c... ... (25-Jun)

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O’Dowd’s stance on the NBN

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has highlighted the growing pains being experienced by the Gladstone Region and has actively been pushing for solutions to the communities issues in the Federal Parliament in Canberra.   One such issue that has continually affected the region’s growth has b... ... (22-Jun)

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AG-GROW 2012

Standing up for rural people is a value that I learnt from my parents and grandparents, who were active in working for their communities. I was raised on my parent’s dairy farm at Bracewell west of Mt. Larcom. We grew mixed crops of beans, peas, peanuts and grain to support our farm income. By the... ... (21-Jun)

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Horse Racing STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS 21/06/2012

Mr O'DOWD (Flynn) (13:54): Mr Deputy Speaker Scott, a well-known lad from your electorate, Peter Moody, steps out at Ascot on Saturday night with his Australian champion, Black Caviar. We expect a big run from this horse. It will be a little different over there than with his 21 wins out of 21 start... ... (21-Jun)

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Ken O’Dowd hosts the Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Security in Flynn

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd last week hosted the Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, The Hon. John Cobb MP on a two day listening tour of the Bundaberg and Burnett Regions.   On Wednesday, accompanied by the Federal Member for Hinkler Mr Paul Neville MP, the pair met wi... ... (18-Jun)

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Another Day, Another Carbon Con...

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has today raised renewed concerns over the cost impact of the Carbon Tax on small businesses electricity bills before its starting date of the 1st of July.   “With less than three weeks to go until this insidious tax is implemented, businesses such as motel... ... (12-Jun)

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Rate Cuts are welcome but the Carbon Tax is Not: O’Dowd

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has welcomed today’s announcement from the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates by 25 basis points.   Mr O’Dowd has today visited the Emerald Show and made note of the positive feedback he has received on the rate cut from constituents he has been speaking to... ... (05-Jun)

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