Jul 22, 2022 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Labor Government’s introduction of foot mats at international airports is finally a step in the right direction. Mr Chester, who has been calling for further measures to be introduced, said Labor had failed to act...
Jul 14, 2022 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
The outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Indonesia demands further action to protect Australia’s livestock industry, according to local MP Darren Chester. The Federal Member for Gippsland has written to the Agriculture Minister Murray Watt backing industry...
Sep 14, 2021 | Latest News
Funding is available to improve soil management practices through the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants: Soil Extension Activities program. Local MP Darren Chester said local organisations and individuals can apply for grants of up to $250,000 to undertake...
Sep 13, 2021 | Latest News
The Coalition Government is bolstering support for farmers in East Gippsland and Wellington through the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester welcomed the announcement that the Australian and Victorian governments...
Aug 5, 2021 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for organisations to apply for projects to manage and prepare for drought. Local MP Darren Chester said $34.2 million was available through the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Innovation Grants program. “Gippsland...
