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STATEMENT BY THE FEDERAL MEMBER FOR GIPPSLAND

STATEMENT BY THE FEDERAL MEMBER FOR GIPPSLAND

I welcome the conclusion of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which was initiated when I was Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. I have enormous respect for the men and women who continue to keep us safe in a challenging world, and I will carefully...
INNOVATION THAT EXCITES

INNOVATION THAT EXCITES

A small workshop in Yinnar is at the forefront of groundbreaking innovation that could safeguard the lives of the men and women serving to protect our country. Military veteran Luke Townsend and his eight-person team at Outlook Industries have invented a new on-ground...
TOONGABBIE CENOTAPH UNVEILED

TOONGABBIE CENOTAPH UNVEILED

Toongabbie’s new cenotaph will stand as a lasting memory to all who have served our nation in war, conflicts and peace-keeping missions, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Speaking at the official unveiling of the memorial on Sunday, Mr Chester...
CHESTER WELCOMES ADF PERSONNEL TO GIPPSLAND

CHESTER WELCOMES ADF PERSONNEL TO GIPPSLAND

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the first Australian Defence Force Personnel on the ground in Gippsland to assist with recovery works. Mr Chester was in Gormandale to greet Colonel John Molnar and his crew who will be working on debris and...

NATIONALS MPS REQUEST ADF ASSISTANCE

Gippsland National MPs Darren Chester and Melina Bath say the Australian Defence Force (ADF) should be called in to help clean up the region after massive storms and flood damage. The MPs are urging the State Government to request the ADF support, saying the recovery...