May 28, 2024 | Caring For Gippsland’s Environment - Practical Action, In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight to contribute to this debate and focus my attention on the magnificent Gippsland Lakes. Although they are magnificent, they are also exposed to many impacts, which I fear are degrading the system to a point where greater...
Apr 14, 2022 | Caring For Gippsland’s Environment - Practical Action, Caring for the Environment, Environment, Latest News
East Gippsland Conservation Management Network (EGCMN) will improve protection for Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies in Gippsland thanks to Federal Government funding. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said EGCMN received $200,663 through the Environment Restoration Fund....
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...
Aug 1, 2019 | Environment, Latest News, Putting Locals First
Community groups across Gippsland can access Federal Government grants to purchase equipment and build small infrastructure projects in Gippsland. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said $150,000 has been allocated to upgrade community infrastructure through...
