The 2024 Groom’s Gifts campaign has officially wrapped up, with Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, drawing the lucky winners alongside Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce President Myf Rigby and Vice President Sam Wright. This year’s campaign saw an incredible show of support, with over 60 local businesses participating and thousands of community members entering the…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (18:56): It’s Christmas time and, as we head to that time of year, we want to spend time with our loved ones and families. I want to take a moment to say thank you to those who are going to take care of us during this period in Toowoomba. It obviously…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:12): Before I turn my full force to this excellent MPI, if the rumours are right, this is my last chance to speak before you, Deputy Speaker Andrews, so I will take the opportunity to say what a pleasure it has been to serve with you and how well you’ve done…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:42): Earlier this year, I had a great debate with the leaders at St Saviour’s Primary School. It was wonderful to sit down, talk with them and hear their thoughts and ideas. I made the commitment that, if they wrote to me, I would raise their concerns in the parliament—and that’s exactly…
The Australian Government has responded to the independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by PFAS contamination including the Army Aviation Centre Oakey. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, said he would consider the government’s response in full, and while he was disappointed a Working Group was not setup in Oakey, he was cautiously optimistic. “This was an important…
Labor’s ill-conceived attack on farmers with properties in self-managed super funds (SMSFs) has been stalled, as the Albanese Labor Government delays its shocking SMSF tax policy until after the next election. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the Labor government was cooking up yet another plan that would hurt the farming community, by taxing…
This Christmas, the spotlight is on the 17,390 local businesses across the Toowoomba region, as Groom’s Gifts returns for 2024. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is proud to again launch Groom’s Gifts initiative to support small businesses and reward shoppers in the lead-up to Christmas. Against a backdrop of 25,000 Australian businesses going insolvent…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:12): Before I turn my full force to this excellent MPI, if the rumours are right, this is my last chance to speak before you, Deputy Speaker Andrews, so I will take the opportunity to say what a pleasure it has been to serve with you and how well you’ve done in…
Groom’s Gifts is back for 2024! 🥳 This Christmas season, we’re putting the spotlight on YOU – our incredible community and local businesses! Groom’s Gifts is all about supporting our local businesses and encouraging residents to shop local this holiday season. It’s your opportunity to shine as our community comes together to support you. What Is…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:51): Given the special significance of this piece of legislation and the feelings of anger it excites in me, I have done something I have not done before. I have engaged the services of a speechwriter I’m happy to admit. Members opposite and on my side, having heard my previous contributions, might think…