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LABOR HAS LOST CONTROL OF IMMIGRATION, INCREASING HOUSING PRESSURES

Cost of living, Infrastructure, Media Releases11 January, 2024

Australians have no trust in the Albanese Labor Government to manage immigration with new figures showing the number of people coming to Australia has increased to 1,625,000. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said Labor has lost control of the immigration system and reconfirmed their commitment to a big Australia immigration policy. “Labor says they do not want a Big Australia despite confirming the migration figure of 1.5 million…

Jan112024

LABOR HACKS FUNDING FOR OUR ROADS

Infrastructure16 November, 2023

LABOR HACKS REGIONAL ROAD FUNDING After 200 days of uncertainty and chaos on the future of the infrastructure investment pipeline the Albanese Government has swung an axe on road funding and abandoned local government. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton slammed Labor’s decision after 200 days of indecision to cut important safety upgrades on regional…

Nov162023

LABOR DELIVERING KING SIZED CUTS IN REGIONAL QUEENSLAND

Infrastructure, Media Releases15 November, 2023

Regional communities and local roads across the Toowoomba region are set to lose out, with the Albanese Labor government re-designing the Commonwealth infrastructure investment pipeline. From a conference in Sydney, Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King confirmed she would abandon the 80-20 funding split for infrastructure projects in regional areas. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton…

Nov152023

Investing in Groom’s smart farmers

Community Grants, Infrastructure, Media Releases, Water Security11 March, 2021

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…

Mar112021

Interview Notes – MMM with Lee

Infrastructure, Media Releases20 January, 2021

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,…

Jan202021

INLAND RAIL GROWTH IS GOOD FOR GROOM

Infrastructure, Inland Rail, Media Releases, Supporting Jobs11 February, 2021

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…

Feb112021

Garth Hamilton MP speaking in front of Inland Rail office

GREEN LIGHT FOR TOOWOOMBA SHOWGROUNDS SOLAR LIGHTING

Community Issues, Infrastructure, Media Releases, Supporting Jobs3 May, 2022

Member for Groom Garth Hamilton has announced that $50,000 will be provided to the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland (RASQ) to install solar street lighting around the Toowoomba Showgrounds. Mr Hamilton said the new lighting would provide a safer environment for the many visitors who attend events at the Showgrounds each year. “The improvement in…

May32022

Garth Hamilton with Shane Charles, President of the Royal Agriculture Society of Queensland

GOVERNMENT SHOULD RELEASE PASSENGER RAIL UPDATE

Infrastructure, Media Releases3 January, 2024

Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is calling for the State and Federal Governments to release information in relation to the Toowoomba to Brisbane Passenger Rail business case. The Toowoomba region is growing and as a regional powerhouse there needs to be better connections to Brisbane to ensure future growth and access to services. Mr Hamilton said…

Jan32024

Getting more Aussies in Toowoomba Region into jobs

Community Issues, Infrastructure, Media Releases, Supporting Jobs10 May, 2022

Australians will have more support to develop news skills or get a job in the fast-growing technology sector thanks to a $5 million investment from the Morrison Government. As part of our plan to build a strong economy, a stronger future and ensure more Australians can get into work, the Morrison Government will commit $5…

May102022

Future Drought Fund: $1.03 million to deliver innovation in drought resilience in Toowoomba Region

Community Grants, Community Issues, Infrastructure, Media Releases2 March, 2022

Total of $29 million awarded nationally for 46 innovative drought projects Two projects will get underway in Toowoomba Region to better prepare for drought A key milestone for the Future Drought Fund Research and Adoption program Farmers in the Toowoomba Region will benefit from a share of $29 million for projects to manage and prepare…

Mar22022