Dec 4, 2025 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging local workers and families affected by the closure of Dicky Bill, to attend the Support & Services Expo in Maffra next week. The expo, hosted by Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program Gippsland, will bring...
Nov 19, 2025 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he has been assured that AKD Yarram Sawmill workers will receive their full entitlements and additional assistance to manage yesterday’s shock announcement of major job losses. Mr Chester said he had met with a senior...
Jun 28, 2023 | Latest News
The court decision is a further blow to Gippsland timber communities who have been under siege from protestors for decades and offered no protection from a Labor Government that has no interest in timber workers. Premier Dan Andrews and his Ministerial colleagues...
Jun 1, 2023 | Latest News
Crossbench MPs calling for a ban to all native hardwood harvesting in Australia have been challenged to actually visit a timber town and learn about the world-class and sustainable industry. Federal Shadow Minister for Regional Development Darren Chester said the...
Jun 1, 2023 | In Parliament, Latest Speeches
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