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LABOR HAS LOST CONTROL OF IMMIGRATION, INCREASING HOUSING PRESSURES

Cost of living, Infrastructure, Media Releases

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

IS SUPPORT FOR NUCLEAR ON THE RISE?

Media Releases

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…

Jan102024

‘GROOM’S GIFTS’ WINNERS UNVEILED!

Media Releases

Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton proudly announced the winners of his much-anticipated ‘Groom’s Gifts’ initiative, marking the culmination of a highly successful shop-local campaign. Mr Hamilton was joined by acting CEO of Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE), April Cavanaugh, for the draw, who shared in the excitement of revealing the winners. “I couldn’t…

Dec192023

STAND UP FOR AUSTRALIA DAY

Media Releases

An annual Australia Day fundraiser has been shunted due to ‘sensitivities’ around celebrating the national day, in a sign of things to come under Labor. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has slammed this decision, criticising the Prime Minister for his lack of leadership on the issue. “You can’t have a High Commissioner who is…

Dec122023

‘GROOM’S GIFTS’ RECEIVES OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FROM LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES

Media Releases, Supporting Jobs

Following the launch of the ‘Groom’s Gifts’ initiative there has been an outpouring of support from the local business community, with a number of runner-up prizes being kindly donated to the draw. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has expressed his gratitude towards local businesses for getting behind the initiative. “The response from our local…

Dec52023

Community wins as corridor scrapped

Infrastructure, Media Releases

Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is welcoming the news that the Palaszczuk Government has scrapped the Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor, following an intense, sustained campaign by residents against the State Government’s proposal. “This is great news for local residents who stood up to fight against the Palaszczuk Government’s ill-planned proposal that lacked consultation.”…

Dec52023

SPEECH: Year 3 students, St Monica’s in Oakey

Speeches

Environment Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:38): I was very happy to recently receive three wonderful letters from year 3 students at St Monica’s in Oakey. They all speak to the future, and they all speak to a consideration of fairness. They care for our world, wildlife and each other. Vanessa and Aubree write: … a lot…

COALITION BACKING FOR CRITICAL ONLINE CHILD SAFETY PLAN

Media Releases

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…

Nov292023