Register of Members' Interests, 48th Parliament
Darren Chester
- Family name
- Chester
- Given names
- Darren
- Electoral division
- Gippsland
- State
- VIC
- Party
- The Nationals
- Chamber
- House
Statement of registrable interests
Entries follow the fourteen categories on the declaration form. Each row says whose interest it is: the member's own, their spouse or partner's, or a dependent child's.
1. Shareholdings Shareholdings in public and private companies
| Held by | Company |
|---|---|
| Self | AXXA |
| Self | OPTISCAN |
2. Trusts Family and business trusts and nominee companies
| Held by | Name | Nature | Beneficial interest | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self | Chester Family Trust | No longer trading | Primary | beneficiary |
| Spouse or partner | Chester Family Trust | No longer trading | Primary | beneficiary |
| Dependent children | Chester Family Trust | No longer trading | Primary | beneficiary |
3. Real estate Real estate, by location and purpose
| Held by | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Self | Lakes Entrance VIC | Residential |
| Self | Lakes Entrance VIC | Investment |
| Self | Ivanhoe VIC | Investment |
| Self | Kingston ACT | Residential |
4. Directorships Registered directorships of companies
Nothing declared
5. Partnerships Partnerships
Nothing declared
6. Liabilities Liabilities, and the creditor concerned
| Held by | Nature | Creditor |
|---|---|---|
| Self | Mortgage Lakes Entrance VIC | Westpac |
| Self | Mortgage Kingston ACT | Bendigo Bank |
7. Investments Bonds, debentures and like investments
Nothing declared
8. Accounts Savings and investment accounts
| Held by | Nature | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Self | Cheque/Savings | Westpac |
| Spouse or partner | Cheque/Savings | Westpac |
9. Other assets Other assets each valued at over $7,500
Nothing declared
10. Other income Other substantial sources of income
| Held by | Nature |
|---|---|
| Spouse or partner | Self Employed - Disability Sector |
11. Gifts Gifts above the $750 (official sources) or $300 (other sources) thresholds
| Held by | Details |
|---|---|
| Self | Membership Airline Lounges (Qantas/Virgin) |
| Self | Membership Golf Club |
| Self | Membership Press Club |
| Self | Pay TV subscription - Electorate Office |
None of the 4 gift entries names a value. The register asks what was given, not what it was worth.
12. Sponsored travel Sponsored travel or hospitality over $300
Nothing declared
13. Memberships Membership of organisations where a conflict could arise (House); office-holding in, or donations of $300 or more a year to, any organisation (Senate)
Nothing declared
14. Other interests Any other interest that could give rise to a conflict
Nothing declared
Alterations
19 changes notified since lodgement, newest first. A plus marks an addition; a minus marks a deletion. Details use the wording of the declaration.
- Added 12. Sponsored travel WA Parliamentary Familiarisation Tour - Hosted by Minerals Council of Australia (Includes Flights & Accommodation)
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Latrobe Health Services Gala Dinner ticket (Gippsland Business Awards) Spouse or partner
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Latrobe Health Services Gala Dinner ticket (Gippsland Business Awards)
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Parliamentary Sports Club hosted visit to tennis experience. Australia Vs UK Parliamentarians
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Mid Winter Ball Tickets provided by Qantas Spouse or partner
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Mid Winter Ball Tickets provided by Qantas
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Guest Ticket - Anzac Weekend Airshow, West Sale
- Added 13. Memberships Member - Inter-Parliamentary Union
- Added 13. Memberships Vice-Chair of the Columbia Parliamentary Country Group
- Added 12. Sponsored travel 2 x Tickets to Sydney v's Hawthorn Game in the Sydney Swans Suite at the MCG 19/03/2026
- Added 13. Memberships Traralgon Harriers Athletic Club - Recreational Runner Membership
- Added 9. Other assets Superannuation (BT Panorama Super Fund)
- Removed 12. Sponsored travel Travel and Accommodation as Guest of Tapai Economic and Cultural Office (Spelling error)
- Added 12. Sponsored travel Travel and Accommodation as Guest of Tapei Economic and Cultural Office
- Added 13. Memberships Honorary Member of Lakes Entrance Rotary Club
- Added 13. Memberships Member - Lakes Entrance Community Land Care Group
- Added 13. Memberships Honorary Chair and Community Captain - Cycling Without Age Gippsland as of 15.07.2024
- Added 13. Memberships Vice President and Volunteer Member of Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club as of 04.08.2024
- Added 13. Memberships Member of Accor Hotels Loyalty Program