Nov 21, 2019 | Latest News, Protecting Local Jobs, Putting Locals First
Local MP Darren Chester is today hosting the Federal Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries as he meets timber industry representatives in Gippsland still reeling from the Andrews Government decision to halt all logging in native forests by 2030. Federal MP...
Nov 21, 2019 | Latest News, Protecting Local Jobs, Putting Locals First
Representatives from Gippsland’s native timber industry have agreed to fight for the future of the industry and are calling for an urgent meeting with the State Premier following a meeting in Bairnsdale today with local, state and federal government representatives....
Feb 15, 2019 | Latest News, Protecting Local Jobs
Kitchen facilities at Lakes Entrance Recreation Reserve will be upgraded following the announcement of funding from the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities Program. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced $13,250 for an upgrade of kitchen facilities and...
Oct 10, 2018 | Helping Small Business, Latest News, Protecting Local Jobs
A new steam cylinder has arrived at Alberton Timber and Treatment Plant, following Federal Government funding of $550,000 to expand the business. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the family-owned business was constructing a new post peeling...
Dec 10, 2012 | Protecting Local Jobs
December 10, 2012 Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is lobbying the Treasurer for a review of tender arrangements to help the Maryvale Mill win more government contracts. A delegation from the Maryvale Mill went to Canberra last week after the mill lost...
Oct 10, 2012 | Protecting Local Jobs
October 10, 2012 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Australian Paper has shown an ongoing commitment to the region by approving a $90 million expansion at its Maryvale Mill this morning. The mill’s parent company Nippon Paper has approved the...
