Oct 4, 2024 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Gippsland farmers are bearing the brunt of Labor Federal Government policies that are increasing costs, reducing productivity and undermining the financial viability of agriculture, according to Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud. Mr Littleproud and the Federal...
Mar 22, 2024 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a delegation of AUSVEG board members to Canberra to advocate on behalf of the multi-billion dollar industry. Led by East Gippsland-based chairman Bill Bulmer, the AUSVEG representatives from across Australia...
Feb 21, 2024 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Working with Primary Producers
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester caught up with hard working volunteers Jen Smith and Nicole White who were adding the finishing touches at the Gippsland Agricultural Centre, near Bairnsdale. Located at the home of the East Gippsland Agricultural Field Days...
Sep 13, 2022 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
Local MP Darren Chester said the announcement of a contractor for phase two of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation project is welcomed news. Mr Chester said Jaydo Constructions would undertake the work to deliver the Newry pipeline. “The $39.8 million...
Jul 14, 2022 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
The outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Indonesia demands further action to protect Australia’s livestock industry, according to local MP Darren Chester. The Federal Member for Gippsland has written to the Agriculture Minister Murray Watt backing industry...
Jul 8, 2022 | Latest News, Live Animal Exports, Working with Primary Producers
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to reconsider the plan to phase out the live export industry. Mr Chester, who is supportive of the live export industry said the industry was regulated through many strict standards...
