Nov 19, 2009 | Supporting Regional Students
November 19, 2009 Federal Education Minister Julia Gillard has been accused of ‘botching’ changes to student income support after the Labor Government voted against amendments to protect all students who are currently on their gap year. The Nationals Member for...
Nov 18, 2009 | In Parliament - 2009
MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE – IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS FOR COUNTRY AUSTRALIANSNovember 18, 2009Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (4.43 pm) — I rise to speak in support of the motion moved as a matter of public importance by the member for New England and I commend...
Nov 18, 2009 | In Parliament - 2009
SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENT (NATIONAL GREEN JOBS CORPS SUPPLEMENT) BILL 2009November 18, 2009Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (10.01 am) — In joining the debate on Social Security Amendment (National Green Jobs Corps Supplement) Bill 2009, I would like to state my overall support...
Nov 17, 2009 | Improving Rural Health
November 17, 2009 Tambo Valley residents will have access to improved health services after confirmation that the Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre will receive a $650,000 expansion. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester commended the board and staff at the...
Nov 16, 2009 | In Parliament - 2009
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS – NATIONAL BIKE PATH PROGRAMNovember 16, 2009Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Ripoll: That the House: (1) notes that: (a) building community infrastructure or improving community amenity has the potential to generate local jobs...
