Member for Corangamite
Darren Cheeseman is a husband and father, who lives in Highton in Geelong.
Darren has been working very hard to support local industries and secure jobs for our region.
Darren has also worked hard to supporting local communities, winning new sport and community facilities, making sure school upgrades are delivering the best value possible, tackling climate change and restoring fair work laws.
Darren brings local knowledge, energy, and a wealth of experience to representing the people of Corangamite.
Growing up in a small town just north of the electorate, Darren understands rural and regional communities.
Darren served as a Councillor for the City of Ballarat, and during that time he also worked for the former Association for the Blind, raising funds to improve services for the blind and vision impaired.
Since then Darren had the privilege to work for the Community and Public Sector Union, coordinating campaigns for members across regional and rural Victoria to improve wages, conditions and workplace rights.
Darren is married to Kirsty and has two young sons, Isaac and Noah.
Darren is also a passionate supporter of the CATS in the AFL, the Torquay Tigers in the Bellarine League and South Barwon in the Geelong Football League.