Garth Hamilton with military personnel at Oakey Bakery

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2022 PRIME MINISTER’S VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT AWARDS

The search is on for Australia’s top veteran employers and employees, with nominations now open for the 2022 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the awards recognise veterans for their contribution to the nation after their military service, as well as the businesses that support them. “Our Defence men and women…

Garth Hamilton leaning over Cambooya Pub railing

MORE FUNDING TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES

The Liberal and Nationals Government is continuing to back regional Australia, providing more funding to help the Toowoomba Region recover and grow on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are now open for the new Rebuilding Regional Communities Program, giving local businesses and community groups a chance to share in $5.7 million. Grants…

Garth Hamilton and Mayor Paul Antonio are briefed on February 2022 flood event

DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACTIVATED AS RAINFALL AND FLOODING UNFOLDS ACROSS QUEENSLAND’S SOUTH EAST

Disaster assistance has been swiftly activated for the Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Fraser Coast, Gold Coast, Gympie, Ipswich, Logan, Noosa, North Burnett and Sunshine Coast local government areas in response to heavy rainfall and flooding that continues to unfold across Queensland’s south-east. Member for Groom Garth Hamilton welcomed the assistance being made available to cover the…

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POWERING COMMUNITY GROUPS IN TOOWOOMBA REGION

The Morrison Government is supporting community groups in the Toowoomba Region to help them increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Locally, Multicap has received $12,000 for the solar panel installation at the Toowoomba Hub. The grants from the Powering Communities Program will enable the not-for-profit groups to cut their power bills and carbon emissions while…

Garth Hamilton with Oakey Landcare Group

RECORD $50 MILLION FOR KOALAS AND LONG-TERM PROTECTION

The Morrison Government has announced a record $50 million package for Koalas that will improve the health outcomes of the species, extend long-term monitoring and restore and preserve critical habitat. “This new package will take Government spending on koalas to more than $74 million since 2019, bringing together land managers, researchers, veterinarians and citizen scientists…

Garth Hamilton fighting fires

Local community projects backed by National Bushfire Recovery Fund

The Australian Government has provided funding to local community projects in the Groom electorate under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program, with projects in Toowoomba Region receiving $212,835 in direct support. Member for Groom Garth Hamilton said the construction of a new local Strategic Fire Trail and support for High Country Festivals to the…

Australian Government supporting Lifeline's text service

Lifeline’s crisis text service goes 24/7 to help more Australians

Supported with $1.5 million in Morrison Government funding, Lifeline has today launched a 24/7 crisis text service to expand its support for Australians struggling with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Australians are reaching out to Lifeline’s crisis support and suicide prevention services in record numbers, hitting more than 3700 calls in one day…

Garth Hamilton at Oakey Beef

$5.4m to improve market transparency

$5.4 million investment in market transparency for perishable goods Competitive grants to fund education and training, technologies, products and processes. Applications are open 25 January to 22 February 2022 The government is backing strong and resilient supply chains and ensuring everyone is treated fairly and pays their share The Morrison Joyce Government has committed $5.4…