Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has warmly welcomed the Opposition’s commitment to over-turn an Albanese Government decision to reject an online child safety plan. The Labor Government had rejected the recommendation for a trial aimed at protecting children from pornography and other online harm. Mr Hamilton said it was disappointing the Labor government chose…
Hearings at a Queensland Youth Crime committee meeting have exposed the rampant misuse of social media, which is exacerbating criminal activity across Queensland. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, who introduced legislation earlier this year to tackle the scourge of criminals boasting about their crimes online has renewed his call for more action. “What we…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Groom’s Gifts’ initiative, a ‘spend local’ campaign designed to invigorate local shopping and bolster small businesses in the lead-up to Christmas. ‘Groom’s Gifts’ invites customers to submit their purchase receipt with their contact details in-store, for a chance to win a…
LABOR HACKS REGIONAL ROAD FUNDING After 200 days of uncertainty and chaos on the future of the infrastructure investment pipeline the Albanese Government has swung an axe on road funding and abandoned local government. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton slammed Labor’s decision after 200 days of indecision to cut important safety upgrades on regional…
Labor have been sitting on the Schott report since January, and the uncertainty they have created around the project is now killing Inland Rail. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the Queensland leg of Inland Rail is at grave risk. “Inland Rail will die in Labor’s hands.” “I again say to…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (11:50): Deputy Speaker Andrews, what a joy it is to be contributing to this debate under your wise and judicious stewardship. Sadly, it’s a tale of woe I bring because, having listened to the previous two government speakers, I can say Marie Antoinette could not have done it by herself—let them eat…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, is calling for clarity on whether the Inland Rail project will go ahead with other infrastructure projects facing Labors axe. With Labor’s “short, sharp” 90-day Infrastructure Review now 100 days overview, and the Inland Rail Schott Report providing no clarity on the next steps, Groom has been left in…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has labelled the attacks on the Australian coal mining industry by Labor, the Greens and Teals as “utter madness”, with figures showing the critical importance of coal to the economy. Data released by the Queensland Resources Council has revealed the resources sector delivered a record $116.8 billion in economic…
I am bewildered as to why the Australian Rugby League Commission would decide to withdraw support for the Western Clydesdales. Grassroots sport is critical to the success of any serious, national sporting code and the geographic area covered by the Western Clydesdales, stretching well beyond Toowoomba, has provided many league legends over the years. Country…
Households across Groom will be struggling with the news of today’s interest rate rise, which takes the cash rate to its highest level since 2011. Australians with a mortgage of $750,000 will now be paying almost $2,000 more each month. That’s $24,000 more a year that they will need to find. Federal Member for Groom,…