The Hon Darren Chester MP

The Hon Darren Chester MP is the Member for Gippsland in Victoria. Darren is the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel.

The Minister is responsible for the operations of Veterans' Affairs. He was appointed Minister on 5 March 2018, reappointed after the 2019 federal election, with the portfolio being elevated to a Cabinet ministry on 6 February 2020.

From this website, you can access information in relation to the Minister's Department of Veterans' Affairs responsibilities, the work of the department, the latest media releases, speeches, transcripts and information on how to contact the Minister.

Latest news

• Local organisations receive funding to support veterans’ health and wellbeing — 08/07/2020
• $4.2 million to support advocacy services for veterans — 07/07/2020
• Free suicide prevention training for the veteran community — 07/07/2020
• Letter to the Editor — Medallion and certificate recognise Second World War veterans — 06/07/2020
• Veterans' views sought to shape future engagement — 02/07/2020
• Joint media release — War Memorial re-opens in time for school holidays — 01/07/2020
• To our Reserve Forces - Australia says thank you — 30/06/2020
• Look out for your mates – support available for veteran mental health — 26/06/2020
• Funding boost for veteran care — 26/06/2020