Aug 21, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
AGED CAREAugust 20, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (13:51): I rise to highlight huge concerns in the aged-care sector about this government’s so-called reform package. I have had the opportunity to meet with aged-care providers in my electorate, and to say they are...
Aug 21, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS – NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME August 20, 2012Debate resumed on motion by Mr Christensen: That this House: (1) recognises that the: (a) proposal of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a once-in-a-generation landmark...
Aug 21, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS – CARBON PRICINGAugust 20, 2012Debate resumed on the motion by Mr Chester: That this House: (1) notes: (a) that the carbon price came into effect on 1 July 2012; (b) the Government’s repeated assertions that only Australia’s...
Aug 21, 2012 | 2012 Archive
CHESTER BACKS YARRAM RECREATION RESERVE UPGRADE August 21, 2012 $650,000 in Victorian Government funding is being sought to help build a new pavilion and change rooms at the Yarram Recreation Reserve. The funding application which was lodged today (Wednesday) is being...
Aug 19, 2012 | 2012 Archive
MOBILE RECEPTION CONCERNING REGIONAL COMMUNITIES August 20, 2012 Results of a community survey have been backed up by a review of regional telecommunications services which found poor mobile phone reception is the number one concern for residents in regional...
