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Ken O’Dowd MP says Productivity Commission Review of child care urgently needed

Ken O’Dowd, Federal Member for Flynn says the Productivity Commission needs to undertake an urgent review of child care following a year of double digit fee increases hitting families.   New research released on the weekend has revealed that Queensland parents are now paying on average $67.76... ... (05-Jun)

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Balance in the workforce and the Pacific Islander Workers Scheme - Speech to House of Reps - 28/05/2012

Mr O'DOWD (Flynn) (13:50): Today I would like to talk about the Pacific Island Workers Scheme. It is in my area, especially around Emerald and the 2PHfarmswhere they employ up to 500 workers per year. It is a mix of Southern Pacific Islanders, Tongans, Fijians and so forth, mixed in with backpackers... ... (28-May)

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Ken O’Dowd Backs Challenge to fight women’s number one killer.

Ken O’Dowd Federal Member for Flynn is urging residents to join the fight against heart disease and sign up for the Heart Foundation’s Healthy Heart Challenge. Heart disease is the number one killer of Australian women and kills almost four times as many women as breast cancer, “said Ken O’Dowd. ... ... (25-May)

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New Figures Confirm Red Tape is Choking Flynn Small Businesses and Community Groups

  New figures have confirmed that Flynn businesses and community organisations are dealing with more red tape than ever before, says Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd   Since the start of 2008, 18,089 additional regulations have been created by the Rudd/Gillard Government, including ... ... (24-May)

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Carbon Tax: A Load of Rubbish

Federal Member for Flynn Mr Ken O’Dowd said,” It is now becoming obvious that what the Labor Government has said all along about the Carbon Tax being directed at the big polluters is nothing but rubbish.”   Rate payers, mostly from regional Australia will be paying for landfill emissions for ... ... (23-May)

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NBN Rollout in Gladstone - Statement to Federation Chamber 23/05/2012

Mr O'DOWD (Flynn) (09:55): Today I want to talk about a looming problem with the telecommunications connections in my electorate, especially in the city of Gladstone. Unfortunately, there is no solution in sight. There is no sign of the NBN rollout; it is not even on the radar. The radio airwaves ar... ... (23-May)

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Practice Incentives Program and the Biloela Medical Centre - House of Reps 21/05/2012

Mr O'DOWD (Flynn) (13:48): I have recently been contacted by the directors of the Biloela Medical Centre regarding their concerns over the lengthy delay in payments under the Practice Incentives Program. Biloela is a key township in the Dawson/Callide region of my electorate that relies heavily on i... ... (21-May)

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National Families Week: Australian Families under Pressure

“National Families Week is a great opportunity to reflect on the importance of all families in Flynn,” Ken O’Dowd said today.   National Families Week will be held from Tuesday, 15 May to Monday, 21 May 2012 and will coincide with International Families Day on Tuesday, 15 May 2012.   “... ... (15-May)

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50 Days to go until World’s Biggest Carbon Tax

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd said the world’s biggest carbon tax will have a dramatic impact on the households and businesses of Flynn when it commences in just 50 days.   “In 50 days, the world’s biggest carbon tax will hit families, jobs and investment”, said Mr O’Dowd.   &nbs... ... (12-May)

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Coalition Budget Reply 2012: Restoring Hope, Reward and Opportunity in Flynn

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd said Budget week has demonstrated that the Coalition offers a very clear economic plan for Flynn, and the people of Australia.   “The Coalition has demonstrated it has a strong plan for economic growth; and the plan starts with abolishing the carbon tax”, s... ... (11-May)

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Many Thanks to the Greek Community of Gladstone.

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has congratulated the Greek Community of Gladstone (GCG) on their very generous donation of a Palliative Care Bed to the Mater Hospital of Gladstone and an OncologyTreatment Chair to the Gladstone Base Hospital.   Mr O’Dowd said “Thanks to the enormous gene... ... (10-May)

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Budget Offers No Plan For Flynn, More Debt and a Carbon Tax

Mr Ken O’Dowd, Federal Member for Flynn said the Budget is a major disappointment for residents of Flynn.   “This year’s Budget demonstrates no plan to build a stronger economy, repay debt or create secure jobs”, said Mr O’Dowd.   “It’s a confused budget.  All it delivers is more ... ... (09-May)

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NBN Strikes Again

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has expressed extreme concern over the current confusion that has been created by a gap in the provision of phone and internet services for businesses at the new Kirkwood Rd. Shopping centre.   Mr O’Dowd said “Several businesses have contacted our office th... ... (08-May)

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Ken O’Dowd MP Expects the budget will be a ‘Cook the Books Budget’ rather than a ‘Kitchen Table Budget’

Mr Ken O’Dowd, Federal Member for Flynn said he expected next Tuesday’s Budget will produce an artificial surplus and will do nothing to help Flynn families and businesses.   “This will be a ‘cook the books’ budget rather than a ‘kitchen table’ budget”, said Ken O’Dowd MP.   “The Budge... ... (04-May)

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Clean Energy Compensation is no consolation

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has warned that the impending Clean Energy Support Package due to roll out this month will provide little support to offset the real cost burden the Carbon Tax will impose.   Mr O’Dowd said “the package is nothing but a thinly veiled attempt to deceive low... ... (03-May)

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