Sep 14, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
GIPPSLAND LAKES AND CATCHMENTSSeptember 13, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (10:51): I appreciate the opportunity to update the House this morning on activities within my electorate to protect and enhance the environment of the Gippsland Lakes. I have spoken several times...
Sep 12, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE – THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION FOR REGIONAL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, AND CONCERN ABOUT CUTS IN EDUCATION BUDGETSSeptember 12, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (17:11): I commend the member for Lyne for putting forward this matter of public...
Sep 12, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AMENDMENT (DECLARED FISHING ACTIVITIES) BILL 2012September 12, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (13:15): I rise to speak very strongly in opposition to the government’s proposed amendment to the EPBC declared...
Sep 11, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS – NATIONAL LANDCARE WEEKSeptember 10, 2012Debate resumed on the motion by Mr Chester: That this House: (1) notes that National Landcare Week (3 to 9 September) will celebrate the extraordinary contribution by volunteers to practical...
Sep 11, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
TOURISMSeptember 10, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (10:30): Recently, I had the opportunity to launch the Gippsland Tourism Conference, which is an important event that provided local tourism industry operators with insights into the industry. I told the gathering at...
Aug 27, 2012 | In Parliament - 2012
CARBON PRICINGAugust 23, 2012Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (13:57): Those opposite like to claim that our concerns about the carbon tax have been exaggerated. But as part of the carbon tax this government has a plan to use taxpayers’ money to shut down 2,000 megawatts...
