Sep 18, 2023 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the removal of roadside signs advertising upcoming safety works is an indication that motorists will be waiting longer for much-needed improvements across the region. Mr Chester said advertising signs had been taken...
Aug 24, 2023 | Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says lives are in danger on roads in Gippsland and across regional Australia because of the Federal Government’s failure to support local projects. With the deadline for the 90-day Strategic Review of the Infrastructure...
Aug 10, 2023 | In Parliament, Latest Speeches
Mr CHESTER (Gippsland) (15:17): As you know, Mr Speaker, I’m an optimistic kind of bloke. I’ve noticed that these matters of public importance are often quite negative. So today I thought I’d try and start on a more positive note. Given that this MPI...
Aug 7, 2023 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says the redeveloped Newmerella rest area will help to save lives on the Princes Highway. Mr Chester secured funding from the previous Federal Government for the improvements to the rest area near Orbost. “The new...
Jul 24, 2023 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has warned the Federal Government that lives could be lost on local roads while it wastes time with a review of infrastructure spending. Mr Chester has made a formal submission to the 90-day independent Strategic Review of...