Mar 13, 2013 | 2013 Archive
NO VOICE IN CABINET FOR REGIONAL AUSTRALIA: CHESTER March 14, 2013 Regional Australia’s lack of representation in the Labor Cabinet is alarming according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Speaking in Parliament last night, Mr Chester said regional...
Mar 13, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
REGIONAL AUSTRALIA March 13, 2013 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (19:58): I rise to raise my concern that regional Australia does not have an authentic regional voice within this current government’s cabinet. Despite the recent reshuffle of the ministry, it is alarming...
Mar 12, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
CLOSING THE GAP March 12, 2013 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (19:57): I also appreciate the opportunity to speak in relation to the Prime Minister’s fifth annual statement on Closing the Gap. In doing so, I would like to commend both the Prime Minister and the Leader...
Mar 8, 2013 | 2013 Archive
NEW PATTIES PACKING SYSTEM IMPRESSES TRUSS March 8, 2013 Warren Truss became the first Federal political leader to tour Patties’ new $11 million packing project when he visited the Bairnsdale food manufacturer this week. Mr Truss, the Leader of The Nationals, was in...
Mar 8, 2013 | 2013 Archive
ORBOST LEADERS PUT NEEDS ON TRUSS’ RADAR March 8, 2013 The future needs of the Orbost and district region were put on the table by local representatives when they met with Federal Leader of The Nationals Warren Truss this week. Mr Truss, who is in line to become...
