Jun 1, 2020 | Latest News
Local MP Darren Chester is encouraging Gippslanders to keep putting locals first and show their support for local businesses as many begin reopening their doors after the coronavirus shutdown. From Monday, June 1, Gippsland restaurants and cafes will be able to serve...
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...
