Jun 6, 2024 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News, Saving The Gippsland Lakes
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says an independent audit of the ecological health of the Gippsland Lakes would help to guide future management and practical environmental action throughout the catchment. Speaking in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester accused...
May 28, 2024 | Caring For Gippsland’s Environment - Practical Action, In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight to contribute to this debate and focus my attention on the magnificent Gippsland Lakes. Although they are magnificent, they are also exposed to many impacts, which I fear are degrading the system to a point where greater...
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...
Jun 11, 2021 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News, Saving The Gippsland Lakes
The impacts of bushfire events on Victoria’s Gippsland Lakes Ramsar site will be investigated by scientists to help build resilience and protect them into the future. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has been working to secure funding for an environmental...
