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…
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…
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…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:14): What a joy it is to be here speaking on this MPI, following my good friend the member for Hawke, although I can’t help but take up some of his issues. I think there’s a certain joy to this. Let’s start with him criticising the shadow Treasurer for being across details.…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:45): This government is killing off Inland Rail in Queensland and, in doing so, is stripping Australia of one of the most important nation-building projects that this country’s ever known. Nowhere will feel the damage of this decision more than the Toowoomba region, where we’ve been investing and preparing for Inland Rail…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (11:50): Deputy Speaker Andrews, what a joy it is to be contributing to this debate under your wise and judicious stewardship. Sadly, it’s a tale of woe I bring because, having listened to the previous two government speakers, I can say Marie Antoinette could not have done it by herself—let them eat…
The case for Inland Rail. Why we can’t have a line with no start or end point. Rarely do governments that are increasingly risk adverse and operating in complex political environments make the case for nationally significant projects, that have the capacity to transform an economy and the businesses as usual approach. When they do,…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has labelled the attacks on the Australian coal mining industry by Labor, the Greens and Teals as “utter madness”, with figures showing the critical importance of coal to the economy. Data released by the Queensland Resources Council has revealed the resources sector delivered a record $116.8 billion in economic…
Households across Groom will be struggling with the news of today’s interest rate rise, which takes the cash rate to its highest level since 2011. Australians with a mortgage of $750,000 will now be paying almost $2,000 more each month. That’s $24,000 more a year that they will need to find. Federal Member for Groom,…
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the Albanese Labor Government is failing to get cost of living under control, with September quarter data showing inflation was running at 1.2 per cent, up from 0.8 per cent. Federal Member for Groom and Deputy Chair of the House Economics Committee, Garth Hamilton…