Mar 31, 2026 | Latest News
Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Darren Chester says it’s time to get serious about European carp, which are destroying waterways and impacting biodiversity across Australia. Speaking in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester has backed the Victorian...
Apr 17, 2025 | Latest News
The Lakes Entrance fishing industry is set to receive a major boost if the Coalition wins the federal election, thanks to a $3 million grant to redevelop the fishermen’s co-operative on Bullock Island. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the co-op needs...
Sep 26, 2022 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Canberra-based bureaucrats are ignoring Lakes Entrance community concerns over potential job losses due to new commercial fishing industry restrictions. Mr Chester has raised his concerns directly with the responsible...
Aug 11, 2022 | Latest News
Federal member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging the Labor Government to intervene and assist communities directly impacted by proposed cuts to commercial fishing quotas. Mr Chester has requested an urgent meeting with the Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt to...
Mar 22, 2022 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News
A new native shellfish reef will bring new life to the Gippsland Lakes as well as providing a boost of up to 25 local jobs and enhancing tourism and recreation. Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said local rock material would be used to establish a new...
