Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Groom’s Gifts’ initiative, a ‘spend local’ campaign designed to invigorate local shopping and bolster small businesses in the lead-up to Christmas. ‘Groom’s Gifts’ invites customers to submit their purchase receipt with their contact details in-store, for a chance to win a…
Hearings at a Queensland Youth Crime committee meeting have exposed the rampant misuse of social media, which is exacerbating criminal activity across Queensland. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, who introduced legislation earlier this year to tackle the scourge of criminals boasting about their crimes online has renewed his call for more action. “What we…
This Christmas, we’re supporting those who support our community. Buy local and go into the draw to win $200 and a runner up prize! The following outlets across the region are participating: 2nd Shot Sheffield Coffee Brewers The Book Tree The Sel Smith Watch Centre Sofra GPO Cafe Luminosa Banter Coffee Kitchen Lee Volker…
As we head towards a Christmas much tighter than many of us had hoped for, Australians will be reflecting on some very important questions, questions that become more and more relevant every day the Albanese government continues on its current path: Are you better off today than you were before Labor came to power? Is…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:29): It’s been a difficult year for young Australians looking to buy or rent a home, and the threats of further interest rate rises and continued high immigration levels are doing nothing to allay those fears. For those looking to buy a home or to get into the housing market, the situation…
Australia could see 1.87 million people arrive in the country over five years, as Australians continue to struggle with crisis’ in cost of living and housing. Addressing Parliament today, Garth Hamilton raised concerns over what this means for Australians, especially young individuals and families who are already struggling to access housing. “It has been a…
We need to cut the online crime recruitment pipeline. Tougher laws and more police are solid foundations for a response to Queensland’s youth crime crisis. This week, it has been exposed that the rampant misuse of social media, is exacerbating criminal activity across Queensland. We heard evidence presented to the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee…
I have spoken on youth crime in Queensland far too many times this year. I continue to do so because, unfortunately, this is a scourge that continues to plague our state. You will hear other speakers from across the state follow me today. This is not an issue that’s isolated to one area; it is…
Federal MP’s from Queensland have called for the Albanese Government to act in order to clean up digital platforms by legislating to deal with young criminals boasting online. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, said the menace of youth crime had crossed into the digital world with horrific videos, photos and other content spreading the…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has warmly welcomed the Opposition’s commitment to over-turn an Albanese Government decision to reject an online child safety plan. The Labor Government had rejected the recommendation for a trial aimed at protecting children from pornography and other online harm. Mr Hamilton said it was disappointing the Labor government chose…
