Nov 19, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATION (CARBON TAX REPEAL) BILL 2013 & RELATED BILLS November 18, 2013 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence) (20:39): It is with great pleasure that I join the debate this evening. The reason I say that is...
Nov 19, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
SURF LIFE SAVING November 18, 2013 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence) (13:58): Across Australia surf-lifesaving clubs have started their seasons. In Gippsland we started last weekend with our junior program called Nippers. I...
Nov 19, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
WHITE RIBBON DAY November 18, 2013 MR HAYES: To move-That this House: (1) notes that:(a) 25 November 2013 is White Ribbon Day, a day dedicated to raising public awareness of as well as eliminating violence against women across the nation;(b) one in three Australian...
Nov 13, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
WHITE RIBBON DAY November 13, 2013 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence) (13:46): Thank you Deputy Speaker and may I congratulate you on your election to this highly esteemed office. While I have the opportunity I would like to...
Jun 25, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
MIGRATION AMENDMENT (TEMPORARY SPONSORED VISAS) BILL 2013June 25, 2013Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (21:22): May I thank my colleagues on the other side of the chamber for their endearing support, and I am sure they are here to stay for the duration of the debate. No, they...
Jun 25, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
ONLINE SHOPPINGJune 24, 2013Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (21:50): I appreciate the opportunity to rise tonight to raise an ongoing concern in my electorate of Gippsland relating to employment opportunities for young people particularly in the retail sector. I have spoken in...
