Following the launch of the ‘Groom’s Gifts’ initiative there has been an outpouring of support from the local business community, with a number of runner-up prizes being kindly donated to the draw. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has expressed his gratitude towards local businesses for getting behind the initiative. “The response from our local…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is welcoming the news that the Palaszczuk Government has scrapped the Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor, following an intense, sustained campaign by residents against the State Government’s proposal. “This is great news for local residents who stood up to fight against the Palaszczuk Government’s ill-planned proposal that lacked consultation.”…
Environment Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:38): I was very happy to recently receive three wonderful letters from year 3 students at St Monica’s in Oakey. They all speak to the future, and they all speak to a consideration of fairness. They care for our world, wildlife and each other. Vanessa and Aubree write: … a lot…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has warmly welcomed the Opposition’s commitment to over-turn an Albanese Government decision to reject an online child safety plan. The Labor Government had rejected the recommendation for a trial aimed at protecting children from pornography and other online harm. Mr Hamilton said it was disappointing the Labor government chose…
Federal MP’s from Queensland have called for the Albanese Government to act in order to clean up digital platforms by legislating to deal with young criminals boasting online. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, said the menace of youth crime had crossed into the digital world with horrific videos, photos and other content spreading the…
I have spoken on youth crime in Queensland far too many times this year. I continue to do so because, unfortunately, this is a scourge that continues to plague our state. You will hear other speakers from across the state follow me today. This is not an issue that’s isolated to one area; it is…
We need to cut the online crime recruitment pipeline. Tougher laws and more police are solid foundations for a response to Queensland’s youth crime crisis. This week, it has been exposed that the rampant misuse of social media, is exacerbating criminal activity across Queensland. We heard evidence presented to the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee…
Australia could see 1.87 million people arrive in the country over five years, as Australians continue to struggle with crisis’ in cost of living and housing. Addressing Parliament today, Garth Hamilton raised concerns over what this means for Australians, especially young individuals and families who are already struggling to access housing. “It has been a…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:29): It’s been a difficult year for young Australians looking to buy or rent a home, and the threats of further interest rate rises and continued high immigration levels are doing nothing to allay those fears. For those looking to buy a home or to get into the housing market, the situation…
As we head towards a Christmas much tighter than many of us had hoped for, Australians will be reflecting on some very important questions, questions that become more and more relevant every day the Albanese government continues on its current path: Are you better off today than you were before Labor came to power? Is…
