Mar 18, 2019 | Helping Small Business, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has thrown his support behind Mitchell River irrigators to help them withstand the impact of drought. Mr Chester has written to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack to...
Jan 16, 2019 | Helping Small Business, Latest News, Working With Farmers
Farmers in Gippsland will have another chance to help shape the mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry. The draft mandatory dairy code of conduct has been released today for public comment, following a series of consultation sessions in all eight dairy...
Oct 11, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Latest News
Works have commenced on a multi-million redevelopment of the Morwell Central Business District (CBD) to bring more people into the town and support small business owners. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Federal Government was contributing...
Aug 16, 2018 | Latest News
A key employer in the region, David Lucke’s Fresh Food Market is providing important employment and training opportunities for young people. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester visited recently to learn more about the growth of the business and met Peter...
Aug 2, 2018 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
The Federal Government has announced a review of the Farm Household Allowance (FHA), which provides help for farmers facing hardship, particularly during drought. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Department of Agriculture had estimated there may be...
