Sep 30, 2020 | Latest News
A $100 million boost to regions severely impacted by bushfires and the coronavirus is the perfect opportunity to invest in the Gippsland visitor economy, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester says Gippsland is one of 10 regions in...
Sep 30, 2020 | Environment, National Issues
The Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is currently underway, and an Interim Report was released on July 20. The Independent Reviewer, Professor Graeme Samuel AC, is now in the final stages of consulting...
Sep 29, 2020 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Gippsland will receive almost $1.1 million in Federal Government funding for better bridges and roads. Local MP Darren Chester today announced two bridges would be upgraded and a road rebuilt and widened as part of works with a total value around $2.2 million. “It’s a...
Sep 29, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
More Gippslanders of all abilities will be able to enjoy the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail with the completion of two federally-funded projects. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester secured $267,000 for the rail trail as part of a package of improvements. Mr...
Sep 28, 2020 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he will work with local councils to secure additional funding for tourism infrastructure following the announcement of a new $200 million fund. The Federal Government has announced a new round of the Building Better...
