Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (11:24): What an outstanding contribution from the member for Sturt. I’m going to change what I was going to say because what he’s highlighted is this almost comical situation we find ourselves in. It’s like an episode of Seinfeld: this was a policy about nothing. It was a lot of sound and…
Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023 Consideration Of Senate Message Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:38): What a joy it is to speak on this, following the magnificent member for Riverina. I’ve got to pick him up though. He missed the best song that would cover this return of the two lovers. It is of course ‘Two…
To continue our unprecedented investment into improving the mental health of all Australians, the Morrison Government is investing a further $44 million to increase access and reduce wait times at headspace services for young people aged 12 to 25 years. Federal Member for Groom said that Australia’s headspace centres provide young people in Toowoomba Region…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, is spearheading efforts to support local businesses with significant ramifications on the horizon, as a result of the Albanese Government’s wide ranging industrial relations changes. Mr Hamilton is hosting a free forum on industrial and workplace relations policy, bringing together senior industry leaders to discuss the impacts of these…
The Morrison-McCormack Government today announced enhancements to deliver a safer and more efficient Inland Rail, to support economic growth and jobs in Queensland. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton welcomed the announcement, saying the additional investment would back thousands of extra jobs and billions in additional economic activity. “By undertaking the major enhancements to the…
On Air – 7.30am, Wednesday, 20 January 2021 What’s in store for 2021? 2021 is a new year, and as a nation we will move into a new phase. 2020 was a tough year for everybody. Last year saw the creation of several programs to support people through the worst of it. Prior to 2020,…
Groom to share in $6.48 million Smart Farms Small Grants funding Projects focus on supporting Australian farmers to adopt innovative practices that increase farm productivity, profitability and protection of natural resources management The Australian Government continues to back farmers in Groom by helping them adopt the next generation of sustainable farming practices through Smart Farms…
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…
Youth crime is out of control in many parts of our country and more needs to be done to combat it. Today we announce that the Federal Coalition will seek to crack down on youth crime by making it illegal to post social media material that glamorises violence and criminal activity. We will also provide…
An Australian family-owned manufacturing business has celebrated its expansion in the Toowoomba region and beyond. Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley joined Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton at the grand opening of Kotzur Group’s new storage and handling manufacturing facility Mr Hamilton said the opening was a significant milestone for the family business…
