Jul 22, 2020 | Latest News
The JobKeeper program and Coronavirus Supplement have been extended for Gippslanders under the next phase of the Federal Government’s support for affected businesses and households. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the economic support was vital in...
Jun 16, 2020 | Helping Small Business, Latest News
Local MP Darren Chester has again urged struggling small businesses in Gippsland to take up offers of assistance from the Federal Government to help their recovery from drought, bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic. The Australian Government has announced more than...
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...
Apr 27, 2020 | Latest News
Local MP Darren Chester says social distancing measures could be eased sooner if enough people have the coronavirus tracing app operating on their phones. Mr Chester is encouraging as many Gippslanders as possible to download the COVIDSafe app to their smart phones to...
Mar 31, 2020 | Latest News
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a $130 billion Federal Government plan to protect the jobs of thousands of workers across the region impacted by the coronavirus. Mr Chester said the unprecedented ‘JobKeeper’ announcement was designed to keep as many...
