Jun 25, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS – NATIONALS PARKSJune 24, 2013MR ZAPPIA: To move—That this House: (1) notes with concern the lifting of restrictions, by State governments, on activities that present biodiversity and environmental risks to designated conservation parks...
Jun 25, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS – NEEDLESTICK AND SHARPS INJURIESJune 24, 2013DR WASHER: To move—That this House: (1) recognises the significant hazard to healthcare workers through needlestick, scalpel and other sharps injuries, with estimates of up to 18,000...
Jun 20, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
MEMBER FOR O’CONNORJune 19, 2013Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (13:56): The House has been blessed to have many members make their valedictory speeches in recent times. I wish all the retiring members all the best as they go on to the next stage of their lives. In...
Jun 20, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
MARYVALE MILL PETITIONJune 19, 2013Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (09:47): I rise to raise the issue of a fundamental concern in Gippsland and throughout regional Australia—that is, the issue of sustainable long-term jobs for our communities. Our jobs underpin the...
Jun 19, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
BANKING AMENDMENT (UNCLAIMED MONEY) BILL 2013June 18, 2013Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (19:31): As we have just heard from the member for Higgins, as well as from the member for Moncrieff and the member for Casey, it is becoming an unfortunate habit for people on this side...
Jun 17, 2013 | In Parliament - 2013
NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY 2011-20June 17, 2013Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (15:30): In rising, I welcome the opportunity to respond to the ministerial statement on the progress of the National Road Safety Strategy. In doing so, I would like to stress the largely...
