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NATIONAL ROAD SURVEY LAUNCHED

NATIONAL ROAD SURVEY LAUNCHED

Federal Government road funding cuts are endangering lives and damaging vehicles across Gippsland, as the lack of essential maintenance and upgrades pushes the local road network into disrepair, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester.  The local MP...
DARREN CHESTER DECLARED WINNER OF GIPPSLAND POLL

DARREN CHESTER DECLARED WINNER OF GIPPSLAND POLL

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has today officially declared Darren Chester the elected Federal Government representative for the seat of Gippsland. The announcement was made this morning by the AEC divisional manager for Gippsland David Wakely in Sale. Mr...

NEW IDEAS SOUGHT TO HELP THE YOUNG TO LAND A JOB

December 15, 2016 Young people at risk of long-term welfare dependency are the target of a new Federal Government initiative to breakdown the barriers they face to employment. Innovative ideas that help move people from welfare to work will be funded by $96 million...

COALITION WILL MOVE TO PROTECT TRUCK OWNER-DRIVERS

April 13, 2016 The Coalition Government will move to immediately protect truck owner drivers in Gippsland from being driven out of business by abolishing the Road Safety Remuneration System (RSRS). Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the government would...

SUPPORTING NAIDOC WEEK IN GIPPSLAND

March 31, 2016 The Coalition Government will celebrate the history, culture and achievements of First Australians by supporting events to be held as part of National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week celebrations in July. Minister for...