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

• Mental health and suicide prevention a welcome national priority — 08/07/2019
• NAIDOC Week — the role of indigenous servicemen and women — 08/07/2019
• Joint media release — Productivity Commission report into Compensation and Rehabilitation of Veterans released — 04/07/2019
• Minister welcomes support for veterans from Governor General — 01/07/2019
• Making it easier for veterans to access support — 01/07/2019
• Australia marks Reserve Forces Day — 30/06/2019