Aug 12, 2019 | Latest News, Working With Farmers
Local farmers, the horticulture industry and stakeholders can now have their say on the Harvest Labour Services (HLS) – Reforms to encourage Australia job seekers to take up seasonal work consultation paper. The consultation paper provides stakeholders the opportunity...
Jul 25, 2019 | Latest News, Working With Farmers
Drought stricken farmers and communities in Gippsland will benefit from the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund passing Parliament this week. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the $5 billion fund will deliver $100 million a year in perpetuity for...
Jan 18, 2019 | Latest News, Working With Farmers
The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says all levels of government will need to do more to support local drought-affected farming families. Speaking after a tour of drought communities and a meeting with Victorian Farmers Federation representatives this...
Jan 16, 2019 | Helping Small Business, Latest News, Working With Farmers
Farmers in Gippsland will have another chance to help shape the mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry. The draft mandatory dairy code of conduct has been released today for public comment, following a series of consultation sessions in all eight dairy...
Nov 20, 2018 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
A half billion dollar increase to the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund will bolster the delivery of water projects for regional communities. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the fund provided an opportunity for further investment and...
Nov 7, 2018 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
An independent panel undertaking a national review of the Farm Household Allowance hardship payment will hold a public consultation session in Bairnsdale on November 22, 2018. Farm Household Allowance is a Federal Government payment to help farming families struggling...
