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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has slammed the lack of progress on the SEQ City Deal. As part of the deal, Toowoomba was set to see the long-anticipated Railway Parklands come to fruition, with $25 million in joint funding from the Commonwealth, State and Local governments. “This is a critical project for Toowoomba’s future…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:11): I’m very happy to rise in support of this motion, and it’s a very timely one. It wasn’t that long ago I was up at Highfields, in the north of my electorate, opening Road Safety Week. It’s a great opportunity to stand beside not just the police but all the emergency…
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…
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…
Labor’s Big Australia is getting bigger with recent ABS data revealing 454,400 people arrived in the year to March, at a time the country is experiencing housing shortages and a rental crisis. Net overseas migration was driven by a large increase in arrivals, up 103 per cent from last year, according to the Australian Bureau…
