The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester was officially sworn-in as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs on Monday.
During the ceremony at Government House in Canberra conducted by the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Mr Chester was also appointed the Minister for Defence Personnel and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC.
The event marked Mr Chester’s return to the front bench following the appointment of Michael McCormack as Federal Leader of The Nationals and Deputy Prime Minister at the end of last month. Mr Chester was one of three National Party members to receive new responsibilities this week.
Mr Chester was accompanied to the swearing-in ceremony by his wife Julie and afterwards was congratulated by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
