Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I have received the return to the writ which I issued on 19 May 2008 for the election of a member to serve for the electoral division of Gippsland, in the state of Victoria, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of the Hon. Peter John McGauran. By the endorsement on the writ, it is certified that Darren Jeffrey Chester has been elected.

Mr Darren Jeffrey Chester made and subscribed the oath of allegiance.

Order! On behalf of the House, I welcome the new member for Gippsland.