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 CHESTER RETURNED IN GIPPSLAND
August 22, 2010
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he will continue to put the needs of Gippslanders first and fight for a fair share of government funding, after being returned during yesterday’s Federal election.
Mr Chester recorded a primary vote of 54% to retain the seat – the first time Gippsland has been won on primaries since 1996. The national result remains uncertain with the final decision likely to rest on postal votes in several seats which are too close to call.
“Winning with an increased primary vote is a pleasing result but the work starts again today,” Mr Chester said.
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 $30 MILLION TO ADDRESS MOBILE PHONE BLACKSPOTS
August 16, 2010
Mobile phone coverage in Gippsland will be improved under a Coalition Government, according to The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester.
The Coalition has announced a $30 million mobile phone black-spots program to provide improved access to reliable mobile phone services.
Mr Chester said The Nationals would work with the telecommunications industry and communities to target areas that have inadequate mobile phone coverage in Gippsland.
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 CHESTER REJECTS ‘LABOR’S DESPERATE TACTICS’
August 14, 2010
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has rejected claims in last week’s News that the Coalition was proposing to offer lower wages to regional workers compared to their city counterparts.
The claims made by Labor Candidate Darren McCubbin have been described as “baseless and without any foundation in truth”.
“This is typical of the Labor Party to try some desperate tactics during an election campaign,” Mr Chester said.
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 GREENS CANDIDATE ‘AN INSULT TO GIPPSLANDERS’
August 14, 2010
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says all MPs should live in the seat they seek to represent and has described the Greens decision to nominate a candidate from Melbourne as “an insult to Gippslanders”.
Greens candidate Michael Bond has been rarely sighted during the Gippsland campaign and was the only candidate who failed to attend the public debate in Bairnsdale this week.
Speaking after the debate, Mr Chester said the preference deal between Labor and the Greens was a threat to jobs in traditional industries across Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley including timber production, power generation, paper manufacturing and fishing.
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 CHILDREN TO BE PROTECTED ONLINE UNDER COALITION
August 13, 2010
A free personal computer filter will be made available to families to protect children from online threats in a $60 million commitment under a Coalition Government, according to The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester.
Mr Chester, who has been advocating for more resources to assist parents in cyber-safety initiatives across regional areas, has welcomed the funding allocation.
The Coalition’s cyber-safety policy will also provide:
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 $20 MILLION TO TACKLE FERAL ANIMALS UNDER COALITION
August 12, 2010
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he will fight for East Gippsland’s fair share of a $20 million program to help deal with the increasing wild dog problem if the Coalition wins the August 21 election.
The Federal Coalition has promised the $20 million Feral Animal Control Program to complement existing State Government funding.
The funding forms part of The Nationals comprehensive plan to boost Australian agriculture and ensure food security both now and into the future, according to Mr Chester.
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