Sep 14, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
GIPPSLAND LAKES AND CATCHMENTSSeptember 13, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (10:51): I appreciate the opportunity to update the House this morning on activities within my electorate to protect and enhance the environment of the Gippsland Lakes. I have spoken several times...
Sep 14, 2012 | Pushing Defence Expansion
September 14, 2012 A plan to strip East Sale RAAF personnel of the opportunity to fly home to see their families at Christmas has been scrapped. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester, who fought the proposal, said the Gillard Government backflipped on the plan...
Sep 14, 2012 | Supporting Regional Students
September 14, 2012 A pilot program run by Monash University is helping student teachers gain an understanding of professional life in a regional setting, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. During a visit to Cann River P12 College Mr Chester met...
Sep 12, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE – THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION FOR REGIONAL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, AND CONCERN ABOUT CUTS IN EDUCATION BUDGETSSeptember 12, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (17:11): I commend the member for Lyne for putting forward this matter of public...
Sep 12, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AMENDMENT (DECLARED FISHING ACTIVITIES) BILL 2012September 12, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (13:15): I rise to speak very strongly in opposition to the government’s proposed amendment to the EPBC declared...
