May 11, 2009 | 2009 Archive
CHESTER CALLS FOR NATURAL GAS May 11, 2009 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has called on the State Government to provide more funding through the Natural Gas Extension Program (NGEP) so that Lakes Entrance, Orbost, Yarram and other regional...
May 11, 2009 | Building Safer Roads, Fixing Country Roads
May 11, 2009 The Princes Highway east of Sale is the subject of a VicRoads investigation into road safety and required road works. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has received advice from the Office of the Minister for Roads and Ports that it is...
May 8, 2009 | 2009 Archive
DELAY TO APPROVE CANCER DRUGS May 8, 2009 After a year-long wait, the Rudd Labor Government has finally approved the listing of bowel cancer treatment Avastin on the Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme (PBS). The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has been...
May 7, 2009 | Helping Communities Rebuild
May 7, 2009 Funding of $1.5 million has been granted to the Latrobe Valley-based Family Relationships Centre and Relationships Australia from the Federal Government. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the funding would keep the centres open until...
May 5, 2009 | Protecting Local Jobs
May 5, 2009 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has branded the decision to delay an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) a small win in the early stages, but said there’s nothing in the Prime Minister’s announcement that protects Latrobe Valley power jobs in...
