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…
The Albanese Government has continued to turn its back on the regions. In another example of Labor’s ignorance to the wealth producing regions of Australia, the Labor government has abolished not just the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) but has also failed to provide ongoing funding for other key regional and peri-urban communications infrastructure programs.…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (17:29): In speaking in support of these very sensible amendments, it is heartening to hear so many members on this side of the House speak passionately about small businesses. Like many here, in my log cabin story there’s a small business. It was as small as you could get—just my father…
The Albanese Labor Government has missed an opportunity to outline a plan to advance Passenger Rail to Toowoomba or get on with delivering Inland Rail. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the Labor Government had the wrong priorities when it came to restoring Australians standard of living and building for the future. “Labor’s recent…
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…
After two years of deliberately taking away critical road, rail and water infrastructure in regional Queensland, Labor’s latest budget does more damage. The Albanese Government’s review of the Infrastructure Investment Pipeline established a ‘Warrego Highway corridor’ derived funding allocated by the former Coalition Government. According to the review papers, the new corridor would usurp: •…
Australians are in shock at the tragic and terrifying events which have taken place over the past few days. The situation at Bondi Junction was a terrible loss of life and a traumatic situation. As I went around the Toowoomba CBD and out in our community more broadly in recent days, talking to people, there…
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…
The Albanese Labor Government and Minister for Home Affairs has failed to answer parliamentary questions in relation to assurances for the safety of the Toowoomba region. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton asked the Minister for Home Affairs in November 2023 if people released from immigration detention, including those who have failed the character test…
Youth crime is out of control in many parts of our country and more needs to be done to combat it. Today we announce that the Federal Coalition will seek to crack down on youth crime by making it illegal to post social media material that glamorises violence and criminal activity. We will also provide…