My home of Toowoomba is grieving the death of Mr Robert Brown, at the age of 75, earlier this week. Mr Brown died of injuries sustained in an attack that took place in broad daylight outside the Grand Central Shopping Centre. Footage shows his young attacker, with great cowardice, violently shoving Mr Brown from behind—his…
Price caps simply do not work. This is a longstanding truism in politics and economics. It was true in recent times in South America, as it was true back in Roman times. The edict on maximum prices led to a period of chaos. It’s true because it tries to defy the laws of supply and…
Just outside the little town of Delungra in northern New South Wales, as you head out towards Warialda, you’ll find a turn-off on the left that takes you to the old cemetery. Go through the wrought iron gates and down along a dirt path lined with gum trees and you’ll find yourself in another world,…
Public feedback is now invited on draft legislation to deliver a better experience for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said that the release of draft legislation for consultation was a major milestone in the Morrison Government’s 2019 promise to set up the scheme for the future, and embed an…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:05): There’s so much to cover here today. Goodness me, where do I start? In times past, it took wars to unify the House. Nowadays, Elton John does the job just fine in the way he has brought us together. I’m going to blame the member for Moreton for this. I hope…
I rise tonight to place on the record my deep concern and even regret at the Queensland Labor government’s idea of placing a regional quarantine camp in Toowoomba, in my electorate of Groom. The Premier floated this idea at a press conference on 22 January 2021, in what now seems a desperate attempt to find…
Queenslanders whose hours of work have been impacted by the current lockdown will be able to claim COVID-19 Disaster Payment. Member for Groom Garth Hamilton said the Australian Government is committed to standing with Australians as we make our way through the global pandemic. “Eligible people will receive $750 per week if they have lost…
COVID-busting payments for ag shows and field days Iconic events contribute more than $1 billion to the national economy Funding to also ease rental costs for local showmen and women The Liberal and Nationals Government is helping to ensure agricultural shows and field days in the Toowoomba Region can see off COVID-19 and continue contributing…
Our community deserves to feel safe and right now people do not, with youth crime out of control. In the Toowoomba region, we have witnessed it, felt it and experienced it first hand. The Federal Coalition has announced that we will seek to crack down on youth crime by making it illegal to post social…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (10:34): I’m very happy to speak on this bill, because today we are seeing Toowoomba’s voice heard. We are seeing Oakey’s voice and Pittsworth’s voice heard. Right across our region, this has been raised with me by locals as a great example of a grassroots campaign being adopted as Liberal Party policy.…
