Dec 12, 2022 | Latest News
Australian seafood lovers will face higher prices and the regional economy of East Gippsland will suffer if the Labor Government continues with a plan to buyout commercial fishing licences and cut the quotas available for small business owners. Federal Member for...
Sep 26, 2022 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Canberra-based bureaucrats are ignoring Lakes Entrance community concerns over potential job losses due to new commercial fishing industry restrictions. Mr Chester has raised his concerns directly with the responsible...
Aug 11, 2022 | Latest News
Federal member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging the Labor Government to intervene and assist communities directly impacted by proposed cuts to commercial fishing quotas. Mr Chester has requested an urgent meeting with the Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt to...
Aug 11, 2017 | Latest News
The future of commercial fishing in East Gippsland will be better secured and environmental outcomes enhanced when the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) opens its new office at Lakes Entrance early next year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for...
