Darren Chester

Latest speeches

1. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Nationals leadership: cost‑of‑living, state opposition and aged care system strain

     “Well, thank you, Deputy Speaker, and it's a pleasure to join this debate after my great friend and colleague, the member for Dawson. I want to associate myself with everything the previous speaker had to say about this government's approach…”

     Watch from 1:35:13

2. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 15 September 2026

   • Question Time II: veterans, hydrogen policy, Robodebt, housing stress and online harms

     “Thank you, Speaker, to the Prime Minister. Joanne lives in my electorate and says she was shocked to learn her private health insurance rebate would be cut, saying, this proposal feels like boomer bashing. I'm on a part age pension…”

     Watch from 2:52:18

3. Federation Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 14 September 2026

   • Agriculture workforce motion: Gippsland attacks visa reprioritisation and WHM pauses

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker, and I move the motion related to the agriculture sector in the terms which it appears on the notice paper. Deputy Speaker, farmers and regional small business owners are paying the price for Labor's incompetence when…”

     Watch from 1:46:29

4. Federation Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 14 September 2026

   • Constituency statements: local communities and causes

     “Thank you, Deputy Speaker. In November this year, Victorians will have the opportunity to get rid of the worst government in the state's history. And I say that, Deputy Speaker, because this is a government which has wasted taxpayers' money…”

     Watch from 28:21

5. House of Representatives Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 10 September 2026

   • Carbon credits native forest method: disallowance debate and regional jobs

     “Deputy Speaker we've just heard from a regional member of parliament who actually understands what a sustainable timber industry looks like. And throughout his speech I saw many members opposite shaking their heads occasionally laughing. But they represent seats where…”

     Watch from 6:33:53

6. House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 9 September 2026

   • Question Time: PISA results, phonics and digital ‘detox’ in schools

     “Well thank you Speaker, I seek leave to table the Centre for Public Integrity report titled Public Money, Political Advantage: Community Infrastructure Grant Program raises serious integrity concerns.”

     Watch from 1:32:17

   • Question Time: universal superannuation under attack and Labor’s defence

     “Thank you, Speaker, and my question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, full membership of the Marrickville Golf Course costs $1,100. Now, given the value of his honorary membership exceeds the gift declaration threshold, will he correct the record…”

     Watch from 1:52:00