Jun 23, 2011 | In Parliament - 2011
PROTECTION OF THE SEA (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS) AMENDMENT (OIL TRANSFERS) BILL 2011June 23, 2011Second Reading Debate resumed on the motion: That this bill be now read a second time. Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (10:45): I join the debate on the Protection of the...
Jun 23, 2011 | Protecting Local Jobs
June 23, 2011 Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan refused to provide any guarantees for the long-term future of the Latrobe Valley power generating industry during Parliamentary Question Time this week. The Nationals Member Darren Chester questioned the Treasurer over the...
Jun 23, 2011 | In Parliament - 2011
LATROBE REGIONAL AIRPORTJune 22, 2011Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (09:35): I join with the member for Hindmarsh in sending a big bouquet to Rotarians everywhere. I would like to speak today in relation to an exciting project with the potential to create up to 200 jobs in...
Jun 23, 2011 | In Parliament - 2011
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE – CARBON TAXJune 22, 2011Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (14:52): My question is to the Treasurer. I refer the Treasurer to the report of the Australian Energy Market Commission that warns a carbon dioxide tax will reduce the value of electricity...
Jun 21, 2011 | Making Streets Safer
June 21, 2011 Four Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras will be installed at the Seymour Street and Stockland Plaza taxi ranks in Traralgon inside the next three weeks to improve community safety and deter anti-social behaviour. State Member for Morwell Russell...
