Dec 12, 2022 | Latest News
Australian seafood lovers will face higher prices and the regional economy of East Gippsland will suffer if the Labor Government continues with a plan to buyout commercial fishing licences and cut the quotas available for small business owners. Federal Member for...
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...
Nov 27, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Lakes Entrance has been chosen as one of three locations in Australia to host a specialised mental health program for the commercial fishing industry. Stay Afloat Australia will have three advocates available to provide professional mental health support. Federal...
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...
