Mar 31, 2025 | Current Issues, Latest News, Social Issues
Australia is heading in the wrong direction, and we have an opportunity to set a new and more optimistic course with the federal election on May 3. As a born and bred Gippslander, I’m passionate about making sure we get our fair share of government resources so that...
Jan 16, 2025 | Building Safer Roads, Current Issues, Fixing Country Roads, Helping Communities Rebuild, Latest News, Local Issues, News>Latest News
The State Government has refused to provide any timeframes for work to start on a promised $10 million upgrade of the Mallacoota-Genoa Rd, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester secured the $10 million from the previous Coalition...
Nov 20, 2024 | #myvalley, A Balanced Approach to Energy, Latest News, Local Issues, National Issues, News>Latest News
The vast majority of Gippslanders who have contacted my office are keen to learn more about nuclear technology, and there is a high level of energy literacy in our region. Generally speaking, local people understand the energy trifecta of having a reliable and...
Nov 20, 2024 | A Balanced Approach to Energy, National Issues
The vast majority of Gippslanders who have contacted my office are keen to learn more about nuclear technology, and there is a high level of energy literacy in our region. Generally speaking, local people understand the energy trifecta of having a reliable and...
Oct 18, 2024 | A Balanced Approach to Energy, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has been chosen to join a Nuclear Energy Select Committee, which will examine Australia’s future energy needs. The newly established committee will consider a broad range of issues associated with establishing a nuclear...
May 28, 2024 | Caring For Gippsland’s Environment - Practical Action, In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight to contribute to this debate and focus my attention on the magnificent Gippsland Lakes. Although they are magnificent, they are also exposed to many impacts, which I fear are degrading the system to a point where greater...
