Jun 30, 2026 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester met with Wellington Shire Council representatives in Federal Parliament during the 2026 National General Assembly of Local Government. Wellington Shire Council CEO David Morcom, Deputy Mayor Liz Foat and Councillors Geoff...
Apr 15, 2025 | Building Community Infrastructure, Fixing Country Roads, Latest News
The Albanese Government has been challenged to provide more support for Australia’s 537 local councils, after the Coalition committed $1 billion for local roads and community infrastructure. Shadow Minister for Local Government Darren Chester said the Coalition’s...
Jul 3, 2024 | Latest News
Local Councils are worse off and haven’t received the ‘fair increase’ in funding promised by the Albanese Government, according to Shadow Minister for Local Government Darren Chester. Speaking at this week’s Australian Local Government...
