Garth Hamilton storms out of question time after outburst – as it happened
Guardian AU
•Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:14:40 GMT
📰 What Happened
Liberal MP Garth Hamilton stormed out of question time on 30 June 2026 following an outburst that led to him being named by Speaker Milton Dick. Hamilton, the member for Groom, threw himself out of the chamber after what the Speaker described as 'a new low'. The incident occurred amid a heated question time session that also saw Labor MP Gabriel Ng ejected. Other developments on the day included an EY graduate employee being sacked for allegedly accessing the Prime Minister's bank account, the ACCC suing Amazon over charging Prime users extra for no ads, confirmation that a fifth migratory bird tested positive for bird flu, and Australia providing consular assistance to seven people following earthquakes in Venezuela.
🔍 The Backstory
Question time is a daily parliamentary session in the Australian federal parliament where MPs question government ministers. Ejections for disorderly conduct, while not uncommon, are typically reserved for serious breaches. Garth Hamilton has been the Liberal MP for Groom (Queensland) since 2022. The 30 June session was particularly combative, with multiple ejections and heated exchanges reflecting the confrontational political climate.
🎯 Why It Matters
The incident highlights the deteriorating standards of behaviour in Australia's federal parliament, where disruptive conduct and ejections have become increasingly common. It also underscores the heightened partisan tensions as the government faces pressure on multiple fronts.
Liberal MP Garth Hamilton stormed out of question time on 30 June 2026 following an outburst that led to him being named by Speaker Milton Dick. Hamilton, the member for Groom, threw himself out of the chamber after what the Speaker described as 'a new low'. The incident occurred amid a heated question time session that also saw Labor MP Gabriel Ng ejected. Other developments on the day included an EY graduate employee being sacked for allegedly accessing the Prime Minister's bank account, the ACCC suing Amazon over charging Prime users extra for no ads, confirmation that a fifth migratory bird tested positive for bird flu, and Australia providing consular assistance to seven people following earthquakes in Venezuela.
Question time is a daily parliamentary session in the Australian federal parliament where MPs question government ministers. Ejections for disorderly conduct, while not uncommon, are typically reserved for serious breaches. Garth Hamilton has been the Liberal MP for Groom (Queensland) since 2022. The 30 June session was particularly combative, with multiple ejections and heated exchanges reflecting the confrontational political climate.
The incident highlights the deteriorating standards of behaviour in Australia's federal parliament, where disruptive conduct and ejections have become increasingly common. It also underscores the heightened partisan tensions as the government faces pressure on multiple fronts.