Feb 1, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the growth in demand for regional properties is a positive sign for the future of the region. But he warned that all levels of government will need to move quickly to provide the infrastructure and services demanded by...
Sep 23, 2020 | Latest News
Gippslanders will have access to ultra-fast broadband as part of a $4.5 billion investment and upgrade to the National Broadband Network (NBN). The network investment will give up to 75 per cent of fixed line premises across regional and metropolitan Australia access...
Jun 10, 2020 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says now is the time for regional communities to capitalise on the growing popularity of remote working and sell the benefits of country living to unhappy city commuters. Mr Chester said many businesses had to quickly adapt...
Feb 10, 2018 | Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has been appointed as the new chair of the Federal Government’s Select Committee on Regional Development and Decentralisation. The committee is currently inquiring into the best approaches to growing and sustaining...