Jun 16, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The major redevelopment of Gippsland’s most significant irrigation system is nearing completion with Federal MP Darren Chester pleased that work is progressing well on phase two of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation project. Mr Chester said the $160...
Jul 14, 2022 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
The outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Indonesia demands further action to protect Australia’s livestock industry, according to local MP Darren Chester. The Federal Member for Gippsland has written to the Agriculture Minister Murray Watt backing industry...
Aug 23, 2021 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the introduction of the Australian Agriculture Visa to help address workforce shortages and ensure local goods make it to market. Mr Chester said the visa was important for security of supply and agricultural production...
Mar 1, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Victorian Government had finally signed up to the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme, allowing funds to again flow to Gippsland farmers. The Federal Government has provided $100 million for the...
Jan 19, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling on Premier Daniel Andrews to bring in more Pacific workers to help address the seasonal farm worker shortage in the Victorian agricultural sector. Mr Chester wrote to the Premier in December expressing the...
