Feb 24, 2009 | In Parliament - 2009
EDUCATION SERVICES IN ISOLATED REGIONSFebruary 23, 2009Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (7.57 pm) — I rise to speak in support of the motion, and commend the member for Parkes for raising this issue. I also thank other members for their thoughtful contributions to the debate....
Feb 24, 2009 | In Parliament - 2009
VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES MEDIA COVERAGEFebruary 23, 2009Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (6.45 pm) — There are many issues that have already been raised in relation to the bushfires which devastated parts of the Gippsland region on 7 February, and much of the community focus is on...
Feb 24, 2009 | Working With Farmers
February 20, 2009 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he is optimistic that Exceptional Circumstances (EC) funding will be returned to Latrobe Valley farmers after a visit to the region by the Federal Minister for Agriculture Tony Burke. Mr Chester...
Feb 24, 2009 | Working With Farmers
February 23, 2009 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the decision to provide interim drought assistance to farmers in the Latrobe Valley and Macalister Irrigation District is a ‘step in the right direction’ but he will continue to support the case...
Feb 19, 2009 | Improving Rural Health
February 19, 2009 Gippsland could lose medical staff and it will become more difficult to attract new doctors if the Federal Government goes ahead with recommendations to change the criteria for rural subsidies. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said...
