Jan 24, 2020 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the extended Princes Highway closure should never happen again and the State Government must continue to clear trees and shrubs from roadside verges. Mr Chester said the closure of the main transport link in the region...
Jan 24, 2020 | Latest News, Uncategorized
State and Federal Government support should be provided to assist the Mallacoota abalone co-op to re-establish its processing plant and expand the industry in the region, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester inspected the burnt out...
Jan 24, 2020 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has backed the timber industry’s efforts to be allowed to salvage native timber from bushfire affected areas of Gippsland. Mr Chester has written to both the Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Senator John Duniam...
Jan 24, 2020 | Latest News
People wanting to help the bushfire recovery effort should spend their time and money in Gippsland this long weekend. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the most useful thing people could do was to support local businesses. “Many people have asked me how...
Jan 21, 2020 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging all levels of government to maximise local job opportunities as part of the bushfire recovery effort. Mr Chester said local farmers and businesses were suffering as a direct result of the fires and evacuation...
