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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...
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...
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...
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...
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (18:56): It’s Christmas time and, as we head to that time of year, we want to spend time with our loved ones and families. I want to take a moment to say thank you to those...
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:12): Before I turn my full force to this excellent MPI, if the rumours are right, this is my last chance to speak before you, Deputy Speaker Andrews, so I will take the opportunity to say...
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:42): Earlier this year, I had a great debate with the leaders at St Saviour’s Primary School. It was wonderful to sit down, talk with them and hear their thoughts and ideas. I made the commitment that,...
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...
Labor’s ill-conceived attack on farmers with properties in self-managed super funds (SMSFs) has been stalled, as the Albanese Labor Government delays its shocking SMSF tax policy until after the next election. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the Labor...
This Christmas, the spotlight is on the 17,390 local businesses across the Toowoomba region, as Groom’s Gifts returns for 2024. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton is proud to again launch Groom’s Gifts initiative to support small businesses and reward...
Groom’s Gifts is back for 2024! ? This Christmas season, we’re putting the spotlight on YOU – our incredible community and local businesses! Groom’s Gifts is all about supporting our local businesses and encouraging residents to shop local this holiday...
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (13:54): We learned in today’s AFR that this evening our Prime Minister, in a speech, will be telling a group of business leaders that, with regard to the fight against inflation, the worst is now behind us....
Senate Estimates hearings this week have revealed alarming failures on the Toowoomba to Brisbane Passenger Rail business case project. Questions put to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee on behalf of Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton,...
Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (16:24): by leave—I’d like to start by thanking the chair for his stewardship of this very difficult report. This was a Standing Committee on Economics inquiry that went right into emotional statements from people, something we...
Newtown Park has a fascinating history. You can walk through it today, and it has a beautiful rose garden, the Queensland State Rose Garden. But, on those grounds, the 11th Light Horse Regiment trained. They famously followed the 4th and...
Release of the Committee Report into the House Economics Inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims Opposition Members of the House Standing Committee on Economics have delivered a dissenting report, outlining key concerns with the recommendations put forward...
The Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP) established by the former LNP Government continues to deliver for the regions with round two delivering a $40.9 million investment. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said the latest round would see improved mobile coverage...