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NO GUARANTEE FOR FARMERS UNDER LABOR’S TAX HIT

The Albanese Government has refused to guarantee Australian farming families they won’t be worse off under the capital gains tax changes introduced to Federal Parliament. With peak agriculture bodies warning farmers could face massively higher capital gains tax bills...
CELEBRATING GIPPSLAND’S FARMING COMMUNITY

CELEBRATING GIPPSLAND’S FARMING COMMUNITY

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has paid tribute to the region’s farmers, producers and agricultural workers as part of National Agriculture Day, recognising their vital role in sustaining local communities and contributing to Australia’s food security. Mr...
REVIEW USA BEEF TRADE DECISION: CHESTER

REVIEW USA BEEF TRADE DECISION: CHESTER

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling for an independent review of the Albanese Government’s decision to allow United States beef to be imported into Australia. Mr Chester said the region’s agriculture sector could be exposed to unacceptable...
PALM SCHEME VICTORY FOR COMMON SENSE

PALM SCHEME VICTORY FOR COMMON SENSE

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says changes to the Pacific Australia Labor Mobility Scheme (PALM) were ‘a victory for common sense’ after months of uncertainty created by the Albanese Government. Mr Chester said farming representative bodies, industry...