Jun 7, 2010 | 2010 Archive
GREENING EAST GIPPSLAND LAUNCHED June 4, 2010 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester today supported the official launch of a new environmental and heritage program in East Gippsland. “Greening East Gippsland is a part of the National Green Jobs Corps, a 26...
Jun 3, 2010 | Protecting Local Jobs
June 2, 2010 Despite being shelved until 2013, the Rudd Labor Government’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) continues to create uncertainty in the Latrobe Valley power industry. TRUenergy has confirmed that a proposed $1.3 billion gas-fired power station to be built in...
Jun 2, 2010 | In Parliament - 2010
AGED CAREJune 1, 2010Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (4.18 pm) — I rise to raise concerns with the government’s failure to adequately plan and provide funding for our ageing population. I refer specifically to the decision this week for a 1.7 per cent rise in care subsidies...
Jun 2, 2010 | In Parliament - 2010
EXCISE TARIFF AMEDNMENT (TOBACCO) BILL 2010 & COGNATE BILL Cognate bill: CUSTOMS TARIFF AMENDMENT (TOBACCO) BILL 2010June 1, 2010Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (7.11 pm) — I rise to speak on the Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2010 and related bill and to join in...
