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) (16:44): I hope the member for Fraser knows how much I appreciate his contributions, and it’s a very important point he makes around the long-term bipartisan approach to providing that safety net that Australians do enjoy. In speaking to the Aged Care Bill 2024, I am going to make a request of…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:57): It was an absolute privilege to go out the front, on the lawns of Parliament House, and listen to the concerns of farmers who had gathered there—some of whom are here with us in the gallery today. These were concerns about the policies that this government has enacted that have made…
Economy Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (11:19): I will miss the member for Moreton. I’ll miss him terribly. He knows my personal regard for him, but there’s much to be made of this particular speech. I will just take issue with one of the points made by the member for Moreton, and it might show the lack…
STATEMENT I want to thank Mr John Dornbusch for his long period of dedicated service to the University of Southern Queensland. John is not only a champion of the University, he is a champion of our region, the regions and the offering of regional education. I am proud to now call John a friend, and…
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) (13:51): Clive Armitage was a true gentleman, a great man and a good friend. Toowoomba came together to mourn his passing last week and to wrap the city’s love around his wife, Conchita, their children, Heidi and Howard, and their families. Clive came to Australia in 1965 as a Ten Pound Pom,…
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…
The latest federal budget has done nothing to improve regional health services or outcomes. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said it was an appalling decision by Labor to remove support for regional MRI access. “This funding was designed to provide better access to Medicare rebates for MRI in regional and rural areas. “This budget…
For almost two years now, Labor has been missing in action on the Cost of Living crisis that is crippling many families and businesses across our region. The Senate Cost of Living Committee has now released its second Interim Report which makes 14 recommendations on how the Albanese Government can act to help Australians. In…