Garth HAMILTON MP

Federal Member for Groom

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday and is already having a great 2023. There is nothing better than spending time with family and friends to recharge the batteries before another big year. For me, that means getting back out to the mobile offices, door-knocking and community meetings that I enjoy so much. There really is no better way to ensure that local voices from my community are heard in Canberra.

As Deputy Chair of the Economics Committee there will also be much to do, particularly holding the RBA to account on future interest rises and how they will affect my local constituents.

Holding the government to account this year will prove much harder. Prior to the election, Labor promised that they would increase real wages, reduce power bills and lower your mortgages repayments but this has not happened.

With inflation hitting a 32 year high of 7.3% this month it’s hard to see how things are going to get much better. Rather than focus on addressing these issues and the cost of living pressures they create, Labor’s focus for the year is getting its Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum through.

Sadly, Labor refuses to release details of the model it proposes to implement, expecting Australians to vote first and ask questions later. As I do with all policy or legislation that comes before me, I intend to make a considered judgement based on the facts. I hope the Prime Minister releases these facts soon.

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