The Federal Labor Government has scrapped the National Soils Advocate and cut funding to programs that previously had bipartisan support. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the decision showed that Labor had its eyes and ears closed to the people of rural and regional Australia. “Labor has turned its back on the regions and…
Labor’s Big Australia is getting bigger with recent ABS data revealing 454,400 people arrived in the year to March, at a time the country is experiencing housing shortages and a rental crisis. Net overseas migration was driven by a large increase in arrivals, up 103 per cent from last year, according to the Australian Bureau…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has slammed the lack of progress on the SEQ City Deal. As part of the deal, Toowoomba was set to see the long-anticipated Railway Parklands come to fruition, with $25 million in joint funding from the Commonwealth, State and Local governments. “This is a critical project for Toowoomba’s future…
The Albanese Labor Government is seeking to limit parliamentary scrutiny and rush through new industrial relations laws that will hurt Australian businesses and put jobs at risk. Last week Minister Burke used an address at the National Press Club to dismiss the concerns of business that the changes will increase complexity, stifle innovation and cost…
A Coalition Government will commit $250 million in funding over four years for community sporting infrastructure across the country. This package is aimed at improving sporting infrastructure right across our country for the benefit of our young girls and boys who currently operate with poor change room facilities and substandard sporting infrastructure. Federal Member for…
Last week the Prime Minister used the Labor Party national conference to raise expectations that the Government had a plan for housing. Unfortunately, those struggling to get into a home of their own will be left deeply disappointed with the Prime Minister failing to deliver any real solutions to Labor’s housing crisis. Federal Member…
I am acutely aware of the strong opposition of residents across the Toowoomba Region in relation to the Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor (TNSTC). Unfortunately, the State Government has failed to work with the community on this important matter, despite the significant impacts on residents, land holders, farmers and businesses. I cannot support a project…
Every year, more than 1,100 lives are tragically lost on Australian roads with almost two in three of those deaths occurring on regional roads. This Queensland Road Safety week is an opportunity for all of us who get behind the wheel, to drive change. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is calling for residents to…
The Coalition is urging farmers and families in Groom to help stop Labor’s fresh food tax, by registering interest to have their say online. The Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback on Labor’s proposed funding for biosecurity, which includes a new tax, the Biosecurity Protection Levy. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said farmers and…
Applications for funding to support the cost of volunteering in the region are now open, with $66,000 available to support the community. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is calling for all local volunteer groups to make an application for funding to support their activities. “The Volunteer Grants program is an invaluable opportunity to…