May 6, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
The Federal Government will extend a helping hand to would-be farmers looking to buy their first farm. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the initiative, which is part of a fresh suite of measures to help farmers and create jobs in regional areas...
Apr 26, 2019 | Helping Small Business, Latest News
The number of subsidised apprenticeships in regional areas will double under a re-elected Federal Government, creating more jobs for young people. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester welcomed today’s $60 million funding announcement to support small businesses...
Apr 24, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the full field of candidates announced at today’s ballot draw for the seat of Gippsland. Mr Chester, who has represented Gippsland in Federal Parliament since 2008, said his campaign would centre on his record...
Apr 23, 2019 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Patties Foods’ expansion into Japan will be good for local jobs. The Bairnsdale-based bakery last week officially launched its meat pies at a function in Tokyo to mark its entry into the Japanese market ahead of this...
Apr 17, 2019 | Latest News
The Federal Government is supporting local jobs and backing Australian Paper, by announcing the Anti-Dumping Commission will impose duties on A4 copy paper imported from four nations. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said anti-dumping duties would be...
