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...
Jun 28, 2023 | Latest News
The court decision is a further blow to Gippsland timber communities who have been under siege from protestors for decades and offered no protection from a Labor Government that has no interest in timber workers. Premier Dan Andrews and his Ministerial colleagues...
Jun 14, 2023 | Latest News
The fight to save the native hardwood timber industry needs to become a national issue, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester led a delegation of three Gippsland Mayors in meetings with senior government and opposition representatives in...
Jun 1, 2023 | Latest News
Crossbench MPs calling for a ban to all native hardwood harvesting in Australia have been challenged to actually visit a timber town and learn about the world-class and sustainable industry. Federal Shadow Minister for Regional Development Darren Chester said the...
Jun 1, 2023 | In Parliament, Latest Speeches
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