Oct 4, 2024 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Gippsland farmers are bearing the brunt of Labor Federal Government policies that are increasing costs, reducing productivity and undermining the financial viability of agriculture, according to Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud. Mr Littleproud and the Federal...
Sep 12, 2024 | Latest News, Working With Farmers
The Labor-Greens vendetta against agriculture is jeopardising the livelihoods of farming communities and the future of their children, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. It follows a rally of more than 2000 farmers from across Australia at...
May 30, 2024 | Latest News, Working With Farmers
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says changes to the Pacific Australia Labor Mobility Scheme (PALM) were ‘a victory for common sense’ after months of uncertainty created by the Albanese Government. Mr Chester said farming representative bodies, industry...
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...