Aug 31, 2021 | In Parliament, Latest Speeches
I commend the presiding officers, the parliamentary staff, the Prime Minister and the opposition leader for finding ways to allow federal parliament to sit with the virtual participation option for members and senators. This collaborative approach stands in stark...
Aug 31, 2021 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Gippslanders are safer, and the economy has prospered because of more than $15 million being spent to reduce mobile phone black spots, according to the Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the Federal Government had committed $5.47 million...
Aug 25, 2021 | Latest News
East Gippsland community groups will be ‘ripped off’ if the Federal Government doesn’t boost the region’s allocation under the $280 million ‘Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program’, according to Federal MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester joined with State MP Tim...
Aug 25, 2021 | #myvalley, Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A popular Traralgon road will receive safety upgrades, thanks to the Federal Government. Local MP Darren Chester said Airfield Road in Traralgon would be upgraded through the Federal Government’s 2021-22 Black Spot Program to improve safety for road users. “Airfield...
Aug 23, 2021 | Latest News
The Federal Government is backing local landholders and communities in East Gippsland to lead the way in bushfire recovery through a $1 million grant to support the regeneration of impacted plants and animals. Not-for-profit organisation Trust for Nature will...
