Dec 9, 2010 | In Parliament - 2010
STEP TO THE FUTURE PROGRAM PETITION November 25, 2010 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (11.39 am) — I join other members in extending my condolences to the New Zealand mineworkers, their families and friends. This enormous tragedy has touched people right throughout New Zealand...
Dec 7, 2010 | In Parliament - 2010
FAMILY ASSISTANCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (CHILD CARE BUDGET MEASURES) BILL 2010November 23, 2010Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (5.39 pm) — I rise to speak on the Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Budget Measures) Bill 2010. In doing so, I want to highlight my...
Nov 17, 2010 | In Parliament - 2010
GIPPSLAND LAKES / LANDCARENovember 15, 2010Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (9.39 pm) — I join the grievance debate this evening to raise several issues of concern to the people of Gippsland in relation to both the federal election and the current state election that we are...
Nov 1, 2010 | In Parliament - 2010
ALCOHOL October 28, 2010 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (12.30 pm) — I rise to raise my concerns with the excessive consumption of alcohol and the harm that is being caused in our homes and on our streets. According to the Department of Health and Ageing’s National Drug...
Nov 1, 2010 | In Parliament - 2010
MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS – AFGHANISTAN October 27, 2010 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (4.42 pm) — I would like to begin by commending the member for Maribyrnong on his contribution as one of the most thoughtful and, I believe, heartfelt contributions we have heard in...
Oct 26, 2010 | In Parliament - 2010
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS – SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIAOctober 25, 2010Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Lyons: That this House: (1) acknowledges and congratulates the over 153 000 volunteer members and staff of Surf Life Saving Australia; (2) notes that: (a) Surf...