FINALLY AN ADMISSION, TIME FOR A SUBMISSION

The State and Federal Government’s botched approach to Olympic infrastructure is now under review. The Prime Minister and Premier have finally relented, with the announcement of a review into Olympic infrastructure planning. Adopting the approach recommended previously by a Senate Inquiry, the Queensland Government will implement an independent oversight body after repeated calls from the…

NAB’S CLOSURE OF PITTSWORTH BRANCH A STAIN ON THEIR RECORD

NAB’s latest branch closure is another example of a large corporate with the wrong priorities. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said NAB’s rhetoric on thinking locally and supporting community did not align with their actions. “NAB say they think locally, I don’t think they do. “What this closure means for locals is travel into…

LABOR AXE PROGRAM TO HELP LOCAL TRUCKIES

The Albanese Government’s scrapping of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP) (HVSPP) will mean roads are less safe and cost of living will increase. Labor’s decision to axe the HVSPP follows significant funding cuts to the region in the infrastructure review, putting the safety of truck drivers and reducing freight productivity. Federal Member…

LABOR’S WORSENING PRIMARY CARE CRISIS

The Albanese Labor Government is overseeing a serious primary healthcare crisis in Groom, which is making it harder and more expensive to see a doctor. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said that the Albanese Government is overseeing the collapse of bulk billing at a time when local families are struggling to pay the bills,…

LABOR HAS LOST CONTROL OF IMMIGRATION, INCREASING HOUSING PRESSURES

Australians have no trust in the Albanese Labor Government to manage immigration with new figures showing the number of people coming to Australia has increased to 1,625,000. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said Labor has lost control of the immigration system and reconfirmed their commitment to a big Australia immigration policy. “Labor says they do not want a Big Australia despite confirming the migration figure of 1.5 million…

IS SUPPORT FOR NUCLEAR ON THE RISE?

With the price of electricity skyrocketing and the cost-of-living crisis worsening, an increasing number of people are considering nuclear energy as an alternative. That is according to a poll taken in the Toowoomba region last year. Australia still maintains a nuclear energy ban, as the rest of the world is working toward an increase in the…

GOVERNMENT SHOULD RELEASE PASSENGER RAIL UPDATE

Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is calling for the State and Federal Governments to release information in relation to the Toowoomba to Brisbane Passenger Rail business case. The Toowoomba region is growing and as a regional powerhouse there needs to be better connections to Brisbane to ensure future growth and access to services. Mr Hamilton said…

‘GROOM’S GIFTS’ WINNERS UNVEILED!

Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton proudly announced the winners of his much-anticipated ‘Groom’s Gifts’ initiative, marking the culmination of a highly successful shop-local campaign. Mr Hamilton was joined by acting CEO of Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE), April Cavanaugh, for the draw, who shared in the excitement of revealing the winners. “I couldn’t…