The Albanese Government’s budget has once again shortchanged regional Australia, delivering a decade of deficits, more spending in Canberra, and no support for our local infrastructure. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, has slammed the Albanese Labor Government for failing to deliver outcomes for regional Australia and locking the nation into a decade of fiscal…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, has slammed the Albanese Labor Government for their cost-of-living crisis and overseeing cuts to critical regional projects in favour of big cities down south. Mr Hamilton said the test for the upcoming federal budget was clear – tackle cost of living, invest in the regions and restore funding for…
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…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the Toowoomba Speedway, recognising it as a keystone for a more diversified economy and a better motorsport scene. “I love the speedway. I love going with the kids, and seeing hundreds if not thousands of people enjoy it,” Mr Hamilton said. “Toowoomba…
The Groom 2025 Volunteer Grants program has closed, with a huge number of local groups applying for funding. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton who is running the program locally said there had been 49 applications received. “In this environment of high cost of living, increasing insurance premiums, rising fuel prices and people having…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, has called on the Albanese Government to take decisive action against Australia’s crime crisis, urging tougher federal legislation to support state efforts. Speaking in Parliament this week, Mr Hamilton stressed the need for a national approach, arguing that stronger federal leadership is essential to tackling rising crime rates. “For…
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 2024 Groom’s Gifts campaign has officially wrapped up, with Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, drawing the lucky winners alongside Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce President Myf Rigby and Vice President Sam Wright. This year’s campaign saw an incredible show of support, with over 60 local businesses participating and thousands of community members entering the…
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…
