May 15, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
FORCED ADOPTION May 15, 2013 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (17:10): It is with a heavy heart that I rise to join the previous speakers to speak on this motion in relation to the national apology on forced adoptions and, on behalf of the people of Gippsland, add our voice to...
May 15, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
PRESENTATION OF PETITION: LAKE TYERS BEACH MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE May 15, 2013 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (09:54): I rise to table a petition which has been found to be in order by the Petitions Committee. The petition read as follows— TO THE HONOURABLE THE SPEAKER AND...
May 14, 2013 | 2013 Archive
NEW LAPTOP AND PRINTER FOR ORBOST RSL May 14, 2013 An $1800 Federal Government grant has helped purchase a new laptop computer and printer for volunteers at the Orbost RSL. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester stopped in for morning tea with the group and was...
May 13, 2013 | 2013 Archive
ORBOST SISTERS FORMING A FORMIDABLE DUO ON-FIELD May 13, 2013 Sisters Shae and Elly Smith are combining to form a formidable duo for their opponents on the hockey field. The girls play for Orbost but their talents have also led to selection in for State Championships...
May 9, 2013 | 2013 Archive
TWEED ROADS AND BRIDGES MUST BE SPARED FROM GILLARD’S BUDGET AXE May 9, 2013 Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Regional Transport Darren Chester has been shown local roads of concern by Richmond Nationals candidate Matthew Fraser. Mr Fraser brought Mr...
