Apr 17, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Farmers across East Gippsland will have access to fencing rebates to keep wild dogs away from their livestock following a Federal Government funding announcement. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced $343,000 for East Gippsland Shire Council to...
Apr 12, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says new laws are needed to protect local farmers from animal activist extremists who target homes, families and businesses. Mr Chester has welcomed a Federal Government announcement that laws would be introduced to make...
Apr 10, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured $10 million from the Federal Government to help safeguard a reliable water supply for the irrigators in the Lindenow Valley. Mr Chester announced the funding for the Lindenow Valley Water Security Scheme...
Apr 9, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack has announced the Liberals and Nationals Government is investing $10 million to deliver Lindenow Valley Water Security Scheme. Mr McCormack said the scheme is an...
Mar 29, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
More farming families should take advantage of the drought assistance measures available to them, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester has urged local farmers not to assess their own eligibility for different drought programs and be...
Mar 28, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
All three levels of government need to do more to support drought-affected Gippsland farmers, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the ongoing dry conditions, coupled with high winds, had turned a bad situation into a crisis in parts of Gippsland. “If...
