Darren Chester MP

Member for Gippsland - Marathoner - Passionate about regional communities, veterans, young Australians - left-handed - Swans fan - dog lover!

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

Good to welcome the incoming Victorian RSL State President, Dr Mark Schroffel, to Gippsland to discuss issues impacting veterans and their families.

#lovegippsland

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

South Melbourne versus Fitzroy grand final… AKA Sydney Swans versus Brisbane Lions! Our national game in good shape. Go Bloods! #lovegippsland @sydneyswans

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

Sights you see on your morning run along the shores of the Gippsland Lakes! Two very happy seals at Lakes Entrance. #lovegippsland #auspolrunners @swrighteconomy @ALeighMP

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

Fantastic decision by Mia Davies to seek preselection for the new seat of Bullwinkel. A proven fighter for WA, Mia will bring a healthy dose of common sense to Canberra. Intelligent, determined, experienced and passionate… she will make a huge difference! #auspol @The_Nationals

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

@neilcordy @philthy295 Well said Neil… still carved out a great career but with a little more luck he would’ve played 250-plus.

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

@ColinJBettles @GrainProducers @sydneyswans @andrewprobyn You remain a picture of sartorial splendour! Go Bloods.

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

@Arnolddix @MiltonDickMP Great to catch up… safe travels!

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

As former Minister there was no more reliable source of information & insights into the needs of veterans & their families than Gavin Pearce. A likeable larrikin with a sharp wit & abundant common sense, his decision to not contest the next election is Federal Parliament’s loss.

[Aus Automobile Assoc @AAAcomms]

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Under immense pressure from road safety advocates, the Federal Government recently committed to requiring state and territory governments to publish this data.

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[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

The world record for BS. Just tell the truth occasionally Lily… 60% of Victoria’s energy still comes from Latrobe Valley brown coal. It’s OK to say ‘Thankyou’ to the power station workers who keep the lights on… real Labor used to love blue collar workers. #lovegippsland

[Lily D'Ambrosio MP @LilyDAmbrosioMP]

Victoria has the lowest wholesale power prices in the country.

Whether by building more large scale renewables, or making it easier for Victorians to install a power station on their roof with a @SolarVictoriaAU rebate, renewables are driving down power bills across the state.

[Rachel Baxendale @rachelbaxendale]

The federal Dept of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water has awarded consultants a taxpayer-funded contract to advise on “options to address Victoria’s forecast electricity supply shortfall.” https://t.co/dJaIDqrxAE #auspol #springst

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

The glorious irony of the Minister who pushed for a ban on new gas connections to Victorian households defending her record on gas! At least @MadeleineMHKing understands the importance of the Australian resource sector… unlike the entire Victorian Labor Government #lovegippsland

[Lily D'Ambrosio MP @LilyDAmbrosioMP]

So @MadeleineMHKing is more like a Coalition Minister on radio this morning. How about talking the facts: 1. Qld gas is not doing ‘the heavy lifting’ as it remains a nett importer of Vic gas 2. There is no ban on Vic onshore con. gas exploration. And Vic fixed Iona - not you

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

@AAAcomms @KristyMcBain After Albanese Government abolished the Roads of Strategic Importance program. What a dangerous farce. Regional people are more likely to be killed/injured on high speed arterial roads while city-focused Labor Ministers spend big on suburban projects.

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

@Brad2428 Not a criticism I can assure you… my career ambition! Have mastered the grey, just need to get to the nomadic bit. Safe travels.

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

Taking my own advice to ‘see Australia first’ with a road trip to the Eyre Peninsula. What a place… filled with amazing landscapes and seascapes. A photographer’s dream. And can confirm the nation has been over-run with grey nomads! #seeaustraliafirst #lovegippsland

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

Australia’s longest wooden jetty at Port Germein. As a kid who grew up fishing at Lakes Entrance, I’m a self-confessed ‘wharf rat’ and can’t resist walking on any jetties/piers/wharves when we travel. This one is a beauty. #seeaustraliafirst #lovegippsland

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

Bendigo certainly knows how to put on a parade. Happy Easter everyone and thanks to the organisers and participants for a fabulous community celebration! #lovegippsland #seeaustraliafirst #bendigo

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

Terrific to see the end result for hard working volunteers at the Mallacoota Gun Club. Four years after the Black Summer bushfires they have built back better and looking forward to welcoming more visitors and new members. Putting a bushfire recovery grant to use! #lovegippsland

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

@andy_bombers Great to bump into you mate… good luck for the footy season!

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

Thank you for your service. My thoughts with my good friend Joel and his family as they deal with this tragic loss. Rest in peace, Jack. Lest we forget.

[Joel Fitzgibbon @fitzhunter]

Our hearts broke and our lives changed forever. But we are proud of our beautiful Jack. He died doing something he loved and in service to his country. Overwhelmed by expressions of love, sympathy and support, we say thanks. Lest we Forget ❤️

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