The Australian Government has responded to the independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by PFAS contamination including the Army Aviation Centre Oakey. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, said he would consider the government’s response in full, and while he was disappointed a Working Group was not setup in Oakey, he was cautiously optimistic. “This was an important…
We need to get our country Back on Track and restore the Australian dream of home ownership. The Coalition’s new Housing Infrastructure Programme (HIP) has one objective: get more homes built, sooner. After extensive consultations with local councils across the country, a lack of funding for critical enabling infrastructure such as water, sewerage, and roads…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, has called for urgent reform to Australia’s aged care system during an emotional debate on the Aged Care Bill 2024. Mr Hamilton urged the government to ensure the dignity and care of older Australians in aged care and work in a bipartisan way with the Parliament. Sharing the…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (17:01): I second the motion with great joy. It’s a very sensible motion put forward by the very sensible member for Fairfax. We seek every opportunity to work with the government on sensible policy. We seek the opportunity to provide scrutiny to the government’s agenda. That is our job as the opposition.…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has reiterated his strong opposition to Labor’s proposed misinformation laws, which are an attack on free speech. When the Government released its first Misinformation Bill last year, more than 20,000 people put in submissions and comments opposing it, and so it was withdrawn in disgrace. Mr Hamilton stated that with this latest attempt, Labor has once again shown a lack…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (19:08): This evening I’m going to speak on the very topical issue of the CFMEU. I had hoped to add my contribution to the debate this evening, but, sadly, the government saw fit to gag that particular debate. I’m not saying I have some particularly great view, but I think there’s something…
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…
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…
Bills Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions And Other Measures) Bill 2023 Superannuation (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions) Imposition Bill 2023 Second Reading Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:00): Isn’t it a joy to see what a couple of quorum calls do to lift the atmosphere in the chamber! I remember all the wonderful times on quorum…
The starting point for tomorrow’s budget is that it must bring down Labor’s home-grown inflation. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has called on the Albanese Labor Government to do more to tame inflation, ease the cost of living and get their priorities right. “They have been focused on the wrong priorities and so…