Apr 19, 2016 | Latest News
April 19, 2016 The abolition of the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal is a win for truck owner-drivers across Gippsland, according to Federal MP Darren Chester. The Senate last night passed government legislation to abolish the tribunal, which had set a controversial...
Apr 19, 2016 | Latest Speeches
Mr HOGAN (Page) (14:54): My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. I refer the minister to comments made by Toll Holdings recently. They said: … we don’t believe the RSRT is the best way to improve safety for either big or small operators...
Apr 19, 2016 | Latest Speeches
Mr CHESTER (Gippsland—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) (12:13): Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet with truck drivers from around Australia who had driven to Canberra to have their voices heard. Again this morning I had the opportunity to meet with...
Apr 18, 2016 | Latest News
April 18, 2016 Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester will set up a mobile office at the East Gippsland Field Days to meet with local residents about important local issues. Mr Chester will attend the Field Days being held on April 29 and 30. “I encourage anyone...
Apr 18, 2016 | Latest News
April 17, 2016 Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he will be voting to keep local truck owner-drivers in a job when Parliament returns this week. Mr Chester met with truck owner-drivers from Gippsland and across Australia at a rally in Canberra on...
