Jul 4, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
DELEGATION REPORTS – PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION TO VIETNAM, THAILAND AND SINGAPOREJune 28, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (10:22): I rise to speak in relation to the Report of the Australian Parliamentary Delegation to Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore: 6 to 16 November...
Jul 4, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
CONSIDERATION IN DETAIL: MIGRATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (THE BALI PROCESS) BILL 2012June 27, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (17:52): I welcome the opportunity to participate in this debate. As we gather this evening, I think it is important that we keep in mind the...
Jul 4, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS – NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY STRATEGYJune 27, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (10:29): I do appreciate the opportunity to speak in response to the Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport’s report on progress in relation to the...
Jul 4, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
CARBON TAXJune 27, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (09:31): Gippsland and Latrobe Valley families have no reason to trust the assurances by this Prime Minister and this government that they will be adequately compensated for the impacts of the carbon tax. This, after all,...
Jul 4, 2012 | Improving Rural Health
July 6, 2012 Supporters will be asked to dig deep for Melon’s Cottage at tomorrow’s Lakes Entrance versus Orbost match. Both clubs have come together to help raise money for the facility which provides respite for families of children with serious illness. Local MPs...
