An elected Dutton Liberal National Government will deliver lighting upgrades in partnership with the Hi-Tec Oils Toowoomba Speedway, as part of our plan for stronger regions. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said he had been working with the Speedway to develop a plan to make the growing facility even better. “Today we commit…
The newly upgraded Melrose Bridge on Melrose Road, Brookstead is now open to traffic, delivering a safer and more reliable connection for residents, truck drivers and farmers. Federal Member for Groom Garth Hamilton welcomed the completion of the project, which was funded under the former Liberal and National Government’s Bridges Renewal Program (BRP). “This is…
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…
The Albanese Labor Government’s decision to cut funding to important programs supporting regional, rural and remote Australia has cost community groups. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the Labor government was obsessed with the big cities and regional Australia had paid the price. “The Albanese government has completely abandoned regional and rural communities. “They…
Labor’s ill-conceived attack on farmers with properties in self-managed super funds (SMSFs) has been stalled, as the Albanese Labor Government delays its shocking SMSF tax policy until after the next election. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the Labor government was cooking up yet another plan that would hurt the farming community, by taxing…
Senate Estimates hearings this week have revealed alarming failures on the Toowoomba to Brisbane Passenger Rail business case project. Questions put to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee on behalf of Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, highlighted critical delays and minimal effort to advance vital infrastructure for the Toowoomba Region. The…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (11:50): When I came into this role, one of the first groups that came to see me in my office was from Toowoomba’s Garden City Mosque. This is a facility that has suffered arson twice. It has been burnt down twice, and they came to ask whether there any way that the…
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 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 former Coalition Government’s investment in Toowoomba’s revamped BlueCare facility has been opened, with the $18.9 million project delivered with co-investment. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton secured the project during the previous Coalition Government. “This is an incredibly important investment in our local community, with $8.9 million being provided for the project from the…