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About Darren

About Darren

Darren Chester was elected to Federal Parliament in 2008 as Member for Gippsland. A keen marathon runner, dog-lover, and outdoors enthusiast, Darren enjoys boating, fishing and bushwalking. During his time in Parliament, Darren has served in multiple executive...
BRINGING A FRESH PERSPECTIVE TO TIMBER INDUSTRY

BRINGING A FRESH PERSPECTIVE TO TIMBER INDUSTRY

October 21, 2016 Gippsland resident Michael Dent was among young timber community ambassadors from across Australia to visit Canberra this week to raise the profile of their industry. The delegation met with The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester as part of...
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

Darren Chester was appointed Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport on February, 18, 2016. To access media releases related to the Infrastructure and Transport portfolio, please click on this link.
ABOUT GIPPSLAND

ABOUT GIPPSLAND

Gippsland is one of the most diverse regions in Australia and our community is dispersed across 33,000 square kilometres. There are many larger electorates, but few can lay claim to the rich diversity and strategic importance of Gippsland to our nation’s future...