Jun 21, 2010 | 2010 Archive
NATIONALS COMMITTED TO BRIDGE PROGRAM June 17, 2010 Bridges across East Gippsland would be eligible for repair or rebuilding through a $600 million Bridges Renewal Program if the Coalition wins the Federal election, expected to be held later this year. The program...
Jun 18, 2010 | In Parliament - 2010
APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 1) 2010-2011 Consideration in Detail AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIO Proposed expenditure, $655,547,000 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (11.38 am) — I want to raise the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s attention to the...
Jun 17, 2010 | In Parliament - 2010
APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 1) 2010-2011 Consideration in Detail FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO Proposed expenditure, $2,369,314,000June 16, 2010Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (4.45 pm) — My question is fairly general in nature. It relates...
Jun 16, 2010 | In Parliament - 2010
APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 1) 2010-2011 Consideration in Detail FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO Proposed expenditure, $2,369,314,000June 16, 2010Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (4.03 pm) — Minister, I start with a question related to the...
Jun 16, 2010 | 2010 Archive
CHESTER CALLS FOR DEBATE ON WELFARE REFORM June 16, 2010 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling for a broader national debate on welfare reform claiming that anyone who is fit and able, should undertake community work if they can’t find a job. Mr...