Darren Chester MP
Member for Gippsland, Victoria
Shadow Minister for Regional Education Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories
The Nationals
Total Interests: 34
Latest alteration: Travel or hospitality - 6/02/24
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 11/04/22 and alterations since then.
This statement contains interests declared as at the dissolution of the previous parliament on 11/04/22 and any alterations since then, including new interests and amendments and deletions to existing interests. The date of an alteration is when it was declared to the register, not when the change occurred.
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Problems: Chester failed to declare tickets to Wimbledon Championship provided by Lawn Tennis Association on July 5, 2023 within the required 28 days (2 August). He declared the tickets on 10 August 2023.
Shareholdings - 2
Trusts and nominee companies - 1
Real Estate - 4
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 3
Saving or investment accounts - 1
Other assets - 1
Other income - 0
Gifts - 5
Memberships - 0
Other interests - 0
Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 1
Real Estate - 1
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 0
Saving or investment accounts - 1
Other assets - 1
Other income - 1
Gifts - 0
Memberships - 0
Other interests - 0
Shareholdings - 0
Trusts and nominee companies - 1
Real Estate - 0
Directorships - 0
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 0
Saving or investment accounts - 1
Other assets - 0
Other income - 1
Gifts - 0
Memberships - 0
Other interests - 0
2. Family and business trusts
Family and business trusts - 3 recordsFamily and business trusts and nominee companies
i. in which a beneficial interest is held
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of trust/nominee company | Nature of its operation | Beneficial interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST | NO LONGER TRADING | PRIMARY |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST | NO LONGER TRADING | PRIMARY |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | CHESTER FAMILY TRUST | NO LONGER TRADING | PRIMARY |
2. Family and business trusts
Family and business trusts - 3 recordsii. in which someone is a trustee
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of trust/nominee company | Nature of its operation | Beneficial interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Nil |
3. Real Estate
Real Estate - 6 recordsReal estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
| Date | Rep | Person | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Lakes Entrance VIC | RESIDENTIAL |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Kingston ACT | RESIDENTIAL (NOTE 50% OWNERSHIP)↳ Now 100% ownership. Updated 25/10/22 |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Ivanhoe VIC | INVESTMENT |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Lakes Entrance VIC | INVESTMENT |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Lakes Entrance VIC | RESIDENTIAL |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 3 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Nil |
5. Partnerships
Partnerships - 3 recordsPartnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership
| Date | Rep | Person | Name | Nature of interests | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Nil | ||
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Nil |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 5 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | MORGAGE - KINGSTON | BENDIGO BANK |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | MORTGAGE - IVANHOE | WESTPAC |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | MORTGAGE - LAKES ENTRANCE | WESTPAC |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Nil | |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Nil |
8. Savings or investment accounts
Savings - 3 recordsSavings or investment accounts, including the nature of the account and the name of the bank or financial institution
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of account | Name of bank/institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | SAVINGS | WESTPAC |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | CHEQUE/SAVINGS | WESTPAC |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | CHEQUE/SAVINGS | WESTPAC |
9. Other assets
Other assets - 3 recordsThe nature of any other assets (excluding household and personal effects) each valued at over $7,500
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of any other assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | PRIVATE SUPERANNUATION FUNDS |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | PRIVATE SUPERANNUATION FUNDS |
10. Other income
Other income - 3 recordsThe nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Casual Work - Surf Lifesaving Victoria and YMCA |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Self Employed - Disability sector |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Nil |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 7 recordsGifts of more than $750 from official sources (e.g. a foreign or domestic government, or officeholder in a government) or at more than $300 from non-official sources. Gifts from family or friends do not need to be declared unless a member or senator judges that it could create an appearance of a conflict of interest.
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | PAY TV SUBSCRIPTION - ELECTORATE OFFICE [provided by the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association] |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | MEMBERSHIP PRESS CLUB |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | MEMBERSHIP GOLF CLUB |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | MEMBERSHIP Virgin Lounge |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | MEMBERSHIP Qantas Lounge [Chairman's Lounge] |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 12 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2024 | Chester, Darren | Self | Two tickets to Australian Open Day Session January 20, 2024 provided by Tennis Australia |
| 06/02/2024 | Chester, Darren | Self | Kooyong Tennis Experience, guest of Parliamentary Friends of Tennis, January 27, 2024 |
| 25/09/2023 | Chester, Darren | Self | Sponsored trip to UAE September 18-22 2023 by UAE Ministry of - Foreign Affairs for Australian Political Delegation to UAE |
| 10/08/2023 | Chester, Darren | Self | 2 Tickets to Wimbledon Championship provided by Lawn Tennis Association on July 5, 2023 [should've been declared within 28 days, 2 August 2023] |
| 08/02/2023 | Chester, Darren | Self | 2 Tickets - Tennis Australia - Australia Open January 22, 2023 |
| 14/12/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Upgrade for myself and spouse from Premium Economy to Business Class on flight QF 0022 departing Dallas 7/12/22 |
| 14/12/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Upgrade for myself and spouse from Premium Economy to Business Class on flight QF 0022 departing Dallas 7/12/22 |
| 03/08/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | July 2022 - FIJI ARLI Tour (Save the Children Fund) for Member and Spouse - Accommodation, food, domestic flight and internal transport |
| 03/08/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | July 2022 - FIJI ARLI Tour (Save the Children Fund) for Member and Spouse - Accommodation, food, domestic flight and internal transport |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Nil |
13. Memberships
Memberships - 3 recordsMembership of any organisation where a conflict of interest with a member's or senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Nil |
14. Other Interests
Other Interests - 3 recordsAny other interests where a conflict of interest with a member's or senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Dependent children | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Spouse/partner | Nil |
| 11/04/2022 | Chester, Darren | Self | Nil |
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