Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is calling on Premier Palaszczuk to outline her detailed plan for the proposed Toowoomba quarantine facility, following reports a proposal had been submitted. Mr Hamilton said the regional quarantine idea and Toowoomba proposal is solely the Queensland State Government’s, not the Federal Governments, and the community was anxious for…
The Morrison Government’s plan for a stronger future provides cost of living relief, creates more jobs, guarantees the essential services, and keeps Australians safe, including in the Toowoomba Region. Garth Hamilton Member for Groom said, “Australia’s economic recovery is leading the world.” “More Australians are in work than ever before and the unemployment rate is…
The case for Inland Rail. Why we can’t have a line with no start or end point. Rarely do governments that are increasingly risk adverse and operating in complex political environments make the case for nationally significant projects, that have the capacity to transform an economy and the businesses as usual approach. When they do,…
Labor have been sitting on the Schott report since January, and the uncertainty they have created around the project is now killing Inland Rail. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the Queensland leg of Inland Rail is at grave risk. “Inland Rail will die in Labor’s hands.” “I again say to…
I love my home town of Toowoomba. It’s a wonderful place to live, to work, to raise a family. It’s a great place in and of itself—a wonderful city, a wonderful lifestyle—and it’s been a hub for so much of south-west Queensland and northern New South Wales for years. Growing up, this is where we…
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…
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…
The search is on for Australia’s top veteran employers and employees, with nominations now open for the 2022 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the awards recognise veterans for their contribution to the nation after their military service, as well as the businesses that support them. “Our Defence men and women…
A newly redeveloped health centre, opened today by Minister for Defence, the Hon Peter Dutton MP in Oakey, will provide Defence with a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility to deliver health care to ADF members. Minister Dutton said the redevelopment would enhance the delivery of health care to ADF members posted in and around Oakey, ensuring they…
Schools, ex-service organisations and community groups across the Toowoomba Region have been sent Anzac Day Commemorative packs to help ensure the community never forgets the extraordinary sacrifice of our servicemen and women. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee said the annual materials are provided free by the Australian Government to support local…
