On May 3rd, 2025, Australians have a choice: stay on Labor’s path of rising costs and declining living standards, or back a Dutton Liberal National Government to get the country back on track. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton says Australians simply cannot another three years of Labor. “Many in our community are doing it…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton and the Toowoomba Hockey Association are working together to rally support for upgrades to the Hockey Club stadium and multi-purpose facilities. Launching a petition to support the project, Mr Hamilton said the proposed upgrades would be a game-changer for the club and the wider sporting community, bringing Toowoomba’s hockey facilities up to a world-class…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:12): Before I turn my full force to this excellent MPI, if the rumours are right, this is my last chance to speak before you, Deputy Speaker Andrews, so I will take the opportunity to say what a pleasure it has been to serve with you and how well you’ve done…
New data released by the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce today is further evidence that our local businesses are doing it tough under the Albanese Labor Government. The Toowoomba Business Performance Sentiment Index has fallen into negative territory to -28, indicating a sharp decline in business confidence across the region. Compliance and regulatory costs are the number…
It may well be that Australians find themselves, in the coming months or a little longer, facing another election. And there is no doubt, as this motion and the speakers from both sides have pointed out, that cost of living will be the issue. I would put to the Australian people that there is a…
Later this week I will travel to the United States of America, as part of a delegation with business leaders and parliamentary colleagues. The delegation forms part of a study tour, being led by the Insurance Council of Australia and the American Australia Chamber of Commerce. During the visit, I will meet with senior political…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (11:55): I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the importance of superannuation for all Australians, particularly younger Australians; (2) notes that, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, in March 2023, $595,000 is the amount required to retire ‘comfortably’ in Australia; (3) recognises that young people are becoming increasingly disheartened…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:40): Can I commend the member for Spence for speaking on such an important topic. He’s providing the leadership that we need on this issue, and I’m sure that, if all of us here were honest, we would all have our own stories to tell. Thank you very much, member for…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:02): I’ll start on a genuinely meant positive note: I want to thank the Assistant Treasurer for his opening conversation on APRA’s proposed changes to capital and liquidity requirements for the customer owned banks. In a cost-of-living crisis, it is clear that, if there is an increase in those requirements and that…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (12:38): I move: That this House: (1) recognises the importance of home ownership to Australian families and that home ownership remains the Australian dream; (2) notes: (a) the increasing financial pressure on households with many Australians suffering mortgage stress; and (b) research by Roy Morgan that an increased level of mortgage stress…