Jun 3, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Australia’s new Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie will visit Gippsland today just five days after being sworn into her new role. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is hosting Senator McKenzie in his electorate to learn more about the region’s agricultural...
Jun 3, 2019 | Latest News
Newly-appointed Agriculture Minister Senator Bridget McKenzie discussed the importance of a sustainable and a profitable fishing industry during her first meeting with Lakes Entrance Fishing Co-operative representatives on Monday. Lakes Entrance-based MP Darren...
May 6, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
The Federal Government will extend a helping hand to would-be farmers looking to buy their first farm. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the initiative, which is part of a fresh suite of measures to help farmers and create jobs in regional areas...
May 1, 2019 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a fundraising effort in Melbourne this weekend to raise money for drought-affected farmers in Gippsland. Rural Aid and the Essendon and Geelong AFL clubs have banded together to raise money for drought relief in...
Apr 17, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Farmers across East Gippsland will have access to fencing rebates to keep wild dogs away from their livestock following a Federal Government funding announcement. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced $343,000 for East Gippsland Shire Council to...
