Jan 14, 2015 | 2014 Archive
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says customers at restaurants and fish and chip shops would know exactly where their seafood came from, if proposed changes to country of origin labelling laws were adopted. Currently, the food services sector is exempt from...
Jan 7, 2015 | 2014 Archive
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the Omega Tower near Woodside is set to be demolished in the first half of 2015. Following the tragic death of a BASE jumper at the site 12 months ago, Mr Chester sought advice from the Department of Defence on the...
Dec 22, 2014 | 2014 Archive
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed new draft guidelines released today to help communities manage nuisance flying foxes camped in residential areas. The Australian Government is seeking public feedback on the guidelines, which offer more...
Dec 18, 2014 | 2014 Archive
Students across Gippsland have won two prestigious book prizes in recognition of their outstanding ‘civics and citizenship’. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has provided all secondary schools in his electorate with autographed copies of books...
Dec 16, 2014 | 2014 Archive
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the Coalition Government is taking further steps to address urgent social problems associated with growing use of the drug ice. The Australian Government has tasked its reshaped advisory council on drugs and alcohol to...
Dec 16, 2014 | 2014 Archive
For many Gippslanders, the festive season signals the chance to take a well-earned break. In our increasingly busy lives, we have a chance to catch our breath: reflect on the year that has passed, meet up with family and friends, and make plans for the future. As a...
