The Hon Darren Chester MP

The Hon Darren Chester MP is the Member for Gippsland in Victoria. Following the 2019 federal election, Darren was reappointed as the Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel. He was sworn-in on 29 May 2019.

The Minister is responsible for the operations of Veterans' Affairs.

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

• Simpler access to medical treatment for veterans — 06/12/2019
• Open Arms community and peer program expands nationally — 01/12/2019
• Release of reports from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare — 29/11/2019
• Expanding access to low cost home insurance for veterans and members of the Australian Defence Force — 28/11/2019
• Veterans to play key role in memorial development project — 27/11/2019