Jun 29, 2009 | 2009 Archive
CHESTER MEETS WITH POLIO AUSTRALIA June 29, 2009 The Nationals Member for Gippsland took time last week whilst in Canberra to meet with a group from Polio Australia and to discuss some of the issues polio sufferers and their support groups are currently facing across...
Jun 29, 2009 | 2009 Archive
JOBS THE FOCUS FOR 2009-10: CHESTER June 29, 2009 Protecting local jobs and helping Gippsland weather the worst of the economic downturn will be the focus of the next 12 months for Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. This week marks the one year anniversary...
Jun 26, 2009 | 2009 Archive
$800,000 IN FUNDING FOR KILMANY UNITING CARE June 26, 2009 Prevention and early intervention programs run by Kilmany Uniting Care (KUC) in East Gippsland have received a significant boost with the announcement of $800,000 in funding. The Nationals Member for Gippsland...
Jun 24, 2009 | 2009 Archive
CONCERN FOR NYLEX FAMILIES June 24, 2009 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said he was bitterly disappointed to learn of the closure of Sale’s Nylex factory and was seeking support measures for affected workers and their families. Mr Chester said he...
Jun 23, 2009 | In Parliament - 2009
RURAL ADJUSTMENT AMENDMENT BILL 2009June 23, 2009Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (7.09 pm) — I congratulate the member for Pearce for her thoughtful contribution on and insights into this issue. It is with pleasure that I join the debate on the Rural Adjustment Amendment Bill...