Aug 12, 2019 | Latest News, Working With Farmers
Local farmers, the horticulture industry and stakeholders can now have their say on the Harvest Labour Services (HLS) – Reforms to encourage Australia job seekers to take up seasonal work consultation paper. The consultation paper provides stakeholders the opportunity...
Jun 3, 2019 | Helping Small Business, Latest News
Newly-appointed Agriculture Minister Senator Bridget McKenzie has met with management at Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) in Heyfield, less than a week since being sworn into the position. Local MP Darren Chester arranged the visit by Senator McKenzie to meet...
May 1, 2019 | Helping Small Business, Latest News
Inside a large shed just off the Princes Highway in Stratford, they are making an item that no-one else in Australia is able to produce. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester visited David Baxter Engineering where they are manufacturing high-pressure severe...
Apr 30, 2019 | Building Community Infrastructure, Caring for the Environment, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says a new $29 million package to support recreational and commercial fishing will help to attract more visitors to enjoy Gippsland’s waterways and coastline. Mr Chester said municipalities in Gippsland would be able to...
Apr 23, 2019 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Patties Foods’ expansion into Japan will be good for local jobs. The Bairnsdale-based bakery last week officially launched its meat pies at a function in Tokyo to mark its entry into the Japanese market ahead of this...
