Feb 9, 2026 | In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
Darren Chester MP: In seconding the motion from the member for Nicholls, I commend him for bringing the House’s attention to the terrible events that occurred in Victoria over the January period. Now, we do live in a very fire-prone environment in Victoria, and...
Feb 5, 2026 | In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
DARREN CHESTER MP: My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. The minister has had several opportunities in question time this week to explain when Australian families can expect the $275 reduction in their power bills promised by the Prime...
Feb 4, 2026 | In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
Like all members in this place, I do enjoy the opportunity to speak at my local schools on occasion. Among the key messages that I like to pass onto students is just a little reminder that you should never sell yourself short and never forget where you came from. I...
Feb 4, 2026 | In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
‘Just fix our bloody roads.’ That is the constant message I’m receiving from Gippslanders. Whether it’s from families, truck drivers or holidaymakers, they are coming to my office, and they are complaining that our road network is falling...
Jan 20, 2026 | In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
It speaks volumes of those opposite that not one of them has stood up, since the member for Bendigo did, to seek to defend this legislation, the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026, because this is bad legislation. This is...
Jan 19, 2026 | In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
In speaking in support of the Prime Minister’s motion, and on behalf of Gippslanders, I want to extend my condolences to the families and the loved ones of the 15 innocent Jewish Australians who were murdered at Bondi Beach in the worst terrorism attack on...
