Feb 14, 2013 | 2013 Archive
MPs DON BOARDIES IN CANBERRA TO ASSIST SURF LIFESAVING February 14, 2013 Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester donned the board shorts at Parliament House in Canberra this week to help raise money for Surf Life Saving Australia. Mr Chester is the Club Captain of...
Feb 12, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 3) 2012-2013 & APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 4) 2012-2013 February 12, 2013 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (21:23): As is so often the case, I find myself in furious agreement with my neighbour, the member for McMillan, and I thank him and congratulate...
Feb 12, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME February 11, 2013 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (17:43): I also welcome the opportunity to speak on the National Disability Insurance Scheme. I concur with the member for Denison and his fine words. This is nation-building work that we...
Feb 7, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF BLACK SATURDAY February 7, 2013 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (13:48): Today marks the fourth anniversary of the tragic Black Saturday bushfires which devastated large parts of Victoria and shocked our nation. As we gather here today, Victorians are...
Feb 7, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
MR PETER PODGORNIKFebruary 7, 2013Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (09:42): Thank you, Deputy Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a person I have actually never met, but who has provided more than 30 years of outstanding public service to our community as a member of both the...
