Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:30): I’d like to take the opportunity to put on record my gratitude to and respect for the recently retired mayor of the Toowoomba regional council, Mr Paul Antonio. There’s a special place in Australian politics for a regional mayor, a mayor of places that have a sense of identity that you…
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…
Residents from Toowoomba and surrounds have turned out in droves to support the ‘No’ campaign, at a much-anticipated rally with Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the Toowoomba event was the largest event of its kind to date. “It was great to see so many locals turnout, and…
The Coalition will not support Labor’s proposed Misinformation laws. The Albanese Government’s exposure draft of the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023 would suppress free speech in Australia. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the Coalition was concerned about the impact of the laws on freedom of speech. “Freedom of speech…
