Oct 1, 2020 | Latest News
A jobs and skills taskforce will be established in Gippsland to help people get into paid employment. Local MP Darren Chester said Gippsland was one of 25 regions across Australia where a taskforce would be set up. “This new taskforce will support our region’s...
Nov 18, 2019 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News, Putting Locals First
Drought-affected communities in Gippsland now have a chance to bid for a share of $200 million from the Federal Government to support infrastructure projects and community-building initiatives. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said round four of the...
Aug 12, 2019 | Latest News, Working With Farmers
Local farmers, the horticulture industry and stakeholders can now have their say on the Harvest Labour Services (HLS) – Reforms to encourage Australia job seekers to take up seasonal work consultation paper. The consultation paper provides stakeholders the opportunity...
Jun 11, 2019 | Helping Small Business, Latest News
A multi-million redevelopment of the old Rosedale tannery will open next month as the new home of Bambach Wires and Cables. The Federal Government has co-funded the transformation of the old tannery into a cable manufacturing facility. Federal Member for Gippsland...
May 27, 2019 | Latest News
Thirty-two Squadron at RAAF Base East Sale has been expanded, creating further employment opportunities in the local community. The number of Beechcraft King Air aeroplanes at Sale has increased from 8 to 12 which will see increased maintenance requirements and more...