Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is welcoming the news that the Palaszczuk Government has scrapped the Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor, following an intense, sustained campaign by residents against the State Government’s proposal. “This is great news for local residents who stood up to fight against the Palaszczuk Government’s ill-planned proposal that lacked consultation.”…
This Christmas, we’re supporting those who support our community. Buy local and go into the draw to win $200 and a runner up prize! The following outlets across the region are participating: 2nd Shot Sheffield Coffee Brewers The Book Tree The Sel Smith Watch Centre Sofra GPO Cafe Luminosa Banter Coffee Kitchen Lee Volker…
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…
Regional communities and local roads across the Toowoomba region are set to lose out, with the Albanese Labor government re-designing the Commonwealth infrastructure investment pipeline. From a conference in Sydney, Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King confirmed she would abandon the 80-20 funding split for infrastructure projects in regional areas. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton…
The Queensland Labor Government is pushing ahead with redeveloping Toowoomba Sports Ground, without consulting the local community. It has been revealed the Labor Government has spent $580,000 of taxpayer’s money on a ‘Project Validation Report’ to confirm its position of upgrading the Clive Berghofer Stadium in East Toowoomba. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton who…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:11): I’m very happy to rise in support of this motion, and it’s a very timely one. It wasn’t that long ago I was up at Highfields, in the north of my electorate, opening Road Safety Week. It’s a great opportunity to stand beside not just the police but all the emergency…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has slammed the lack of progress on the SEQ City Deal. As part of the deal, Toowoomba was set to see the long-anticipated Railway Parklands come to fruition, with $25 million in joint funding from the Commonwealth, State and Local governments. “This is a critical project for Toowoomba’s future…
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:30): I’d like to take the opportunity to put on record my gratitude to and respect for the recently retired mayor of the Toowoomba regional council, Mr Paul Antonio. There’s a special place in Australian politics for a regional mayor, a mayor of places that have a sense of identity that you…
A Coalition Government will commit $250 million in funding over four years for community sporting infrastructure across the country. This package is aimed at improving sporting infrastructure right across our country for the benefit of our young girls and boys who currently operate with poor change room facilities and substandard sporting infrastructure. Federal Member for…