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...
Nov 9, 2020 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the announcement of almost $500,000 in funding for the Snowy River estuary under the Fisheries Habitat Restoration Program. Mr Chester said the money would assist in restoring the health and functionality of...
Apr 1, 2020 | Latest News
The Federal Government is acting to ensure Gippsland’s agricultural and fisheries sectors can continue to export high-quality produce to overseas markets. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the new $110 million International Freight Assistance Mechanism...
