Jul 12, 2022 | Latest News
The new $10 million Mallacoota Abalone Co-op will future proof the industry for decades to come, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester attended today’s official opening and paid credit to the board, staff and community representatives...
Jun 21, 2021 | Latest News
The redevelopment of the Mallacoota Abalone Co-Op into a high standard processing facility and visitor attraction is taking shape, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said it was great to see work had started on the rebuild after the co-op was one of the...
Jun 12, 2020 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has thrown his support behind a major employer in Mallacoota as it continues its recovery from the summer bushfires. AFCOL Australia lost its abalone processing facility in Commercial Road where wild-caught abalone is...
Dec 10, 2019 | Latest News
Abalone fishermen across Gippsland are opposing a proposed compulsory levy of 1.5% by the Abalone Council Australia to their annual abalone catch. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is throwing his support behind abalone fishermen opposing the 1.5% levy to...