The Coalition continues the fight for Inland Rail, launching a ‘Rescue our Rail’ petition against Labor’s decision to scrap the once-in-a-generation project. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the Albanese government’s decision to cancel Inland Rail was hurting the Toowoomba region and demonstrated their lack of vision outside of the big cities. “Inland Rail…
Federal Member for Groom Garth Hamilton MP has stood alongside President of the Ezidi Youth Association in Australia, Hassan Ibrahim, following the return and arrest of ISIS brides in Australia. Mr Hamilton said the developments had caused deep distress within Australia’s Ezidi community, many of whom are survivors of ISIS atrocities. “This is a day…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton MP, has slammed Labor’s decision to scrap the delivery of Inland Rail, accusing the Government of dodging accountability for years before walking away from the project. Reports today show plans to build the new freight corridor across its entire proposed length of 1600 kilometres will be dumped ahead of…
Families, farmers and small businesses across the Darling Downs are being hit hard by a deepening national fuel crisis, with Federal Member for Groom Garth Hamilton calling on the Albanese Government to immediately halve the fuel tax for three months to deliver urgent relief. This is a practical step the Government can take today to…
Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Security and Affordability, Garth Hamilton is calling on residents to report fuel shortages at www.nofuelhere.com.au. Communities across regional Australia are feeling the sting of the nation’s fuel crisis. “I have been hearing from locals across the Toowoomba Region about their experiences. From not being able to afford diesel that is now $3 per lite…
I want to acknowledge the resignation announcement by my colleague, David Littleproud, from his leadership role in the National Party of Australia. David has been a strong and principled advocate for regional Australia throughout his time in Parliament. As Leader of the Nationals, he consistently fought to ensure that the voices of farmers, small businesses…
The Albanese Government is scrambling to rein in its costly home battery subsidy scheme after a massive budget blowout, raising serious questions about Labor’s energy policy and its impact on taxpayers. Reports today confirm Energy Minister Chris Bowen is considering scaling back Labor’s “Cheaper Home Batteries” program following Coalition criticism of the cost blowouts. The…
I am honoured to join Angus Taylor’s frontbench as Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Security and Affordability. Energy policy sits at the centre of Australia’s economic strength and national security. It affects every household, every business, and every job across our country. Right now, families and businesses are being asked to carry the cost of…
What you are about to read could send me to jail under Anthony Albanese’s new hate speech laws. Brace yourself because if, like me, you grew up in Bob Hawke’s Australia, you may have said a few of these things yourself. Asian drivers are bad. The Irish drink too much. Wogs love Monaros. English food…
