Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:45): Happy birthday to Bunker’s Hill State School, 125 years old—an absolutely fantastic achievement. This is a school just outside of Toowoomba, past Westbrook, in a part of the world where agriculture has been king for such a long time, and schools like this play such an important part. You find all…
Investments by the former Liberal National Coalition Government continue to roll out in Toowoomba, with the upgrades at Mary MacKillop Catholic College in Highfields officially opened. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, who fought for investment in schools across the region said it was an important day that demonstrated the benefits of a strong voice…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is excited to invite young people in Groom to participate in the “My First Speech” competition for high school students. The national contest invites students in years 10, 11, and 12 to step into the shoes of a newly elected Member of the House of Representatives and record a…
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has recently finalised the outcomes of the Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions 2024. Vale View State School has been awarded $9,872 to support their participation in the “Australian Open National Championships” project, as 1 of 132 successful recipients. This funding will be directed towards…
The Albanese Government’s decision to exclude independent and catholic schools from a teacher training scholarship program represents an unacceptable attack on non-government schools and parental choice. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan has abandoned the non-government school sector and Toowoomba families. “The Albanese government announced undergraduate student teachers…
I’m very sad that I can’t attend the opening of the iLAuNCH program in Toowoomba; parliamentary duties call me away. However, this is one of the most important programs, one of the most important steps forward, in Toowoomba’s long history. I think it will even come to surpass inland rail and Wellcamp Airport itself: $180…