Media Releases

Albanese Government: Economy

Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (11:46): It’s always valuable to hear the contributions from the member for Fraser. Labor have entered another dimension with this motion: they’ve gone on a journey through a wonderous land of imagination! They’ve entered the twilight zone. They’re nestled deep within the Canberra bubble, comforted by the orchestrated applause of a loving…

MINISTER MUST COME CLEAN ON RISK TO COMMUNITY SAFETY

The Albanese Labor Government and Minister for Home Affairs has failed to answer parliamentary questions in relation to assurances for the safety of the Toowoomba region. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton asked the Minister for Home Affairs in November 2023 if people released from immigration detention, including those who have failed the character test…

OLYMPIC REVIEW SUGGESTS TSG UPGRADE BE DUMPED

An independent review into proposed Olympic infrastructure has recommended that the upgrade of Toowoomba Sports Ground (Clive Berghofer Stadium) be dumped, saying it fails to offer legacy benefit. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the outcome represents the lacklustre approach taken to Olympic investment in the region. “This process has been marred by a…

LABOR’S CARBON CAR TAX TO INCREASE PRICES  

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE   SENATOR THE HON BRIDGET MCKENZIE SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADER OF THE NATIONALS IN THE SENATE SENATOR FOR VICTORIA TED O’BRIEN MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX GARTH HAMILTON MP  FEDERAL MEMBER FOR GROOM   The price of Australians’ favourite SUVs,…

Statement: Travel to Israel

On 8 March 2024, I will join a delegation to the middle east with several Parliamentary colleagues. I will return on 15 March 2024. The program will include a series of high-level briefings focusing on the events of October 7 2023 and the subsequent conflict in the region. The delegation will meet with senior political…

CLEANBILL REPORT EXPOSES LABORS CLIMBING HEALTH COSTS

A new report by Cleanbill has exposed Labor’s health failure, revealing it is getting harder and more expensive to see a bulk-billed GP.Under the Albanese Labor Government, data continues to point to a primary care system at crisis point with the number of Australians accessing bulk billed GP appointments at the lowest level in a…

Albanese Government must act to protect Ukrainians in Australia

Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is calling for the Albanese Government to take action, to protect Ukrainians currently in Australia from being forced to return to their war torn country. Mr Hamilton said he recently met with local Ukrainian families and representatives of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, Ukrainian Community of Queensland and…

Groom Electorate: Housing & Railway Parklands

Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (09:55): Toowoomba, like the rest of Australia, has been facing a housing crisis. We’ve had one solution on the table now for over two years, but if we don’t act on it we are at risk of losing that funding. Toowoomba has similar problems to those we’ve seen elsewhere. We’ve got vacancy…

Statement on the passing of Mr John Sessarago

Sessarago, Mr John (Sess) Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:46): I rise to speak in memory of a truly great teacher and mentor, Mr John Sessarago. Sess, as he was lovingly known, was farewelled last week at Fairholme College, a school he had taught at for 36 years. John was born in Roma to Brian and Elizabeth…