Nov 7, 2018 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
An independent panel undertaking a national review of the Farm Household Allowance hardship payment will hold a public consultation session in Bairnsdale on November 22, 2018. Farm Household Allowance is a Federal Government payment to help farming families struggling...
Nov 5, 2018 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
Federal MP Darren Chester has paid tribute to outgoing East Gippsland Shire Mayor Joe Rettino and called on the community to unite to focus on the economic and social challenges facing towns such as Lakes Entrance. Mr Chester this week met with Cr Rettino and...
Sep 20, 2018 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the beginning of a review to ensure farmers experiencing drought were well supported. The Agriculture Minister David Littleproud this week announced the start of a review of the Farm Household Allowance...
Sep 19, 2018 | Calendar 2018, Latest News
Budding photographers have just two weeks to submit their photographs for a chance to be included in The Nationals MP Darren Chester’s annual #lovegippsland calendar. The theme for the 2019 calendar competition is ‘Four Seasons’ to showcase Gippsland’s natural beauty...
Sep 19, 2018 | Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging locals to explore Gippsland during these school holidays and help create more local jobs. Mr Chester said one of the best ways to support local towns and small communities was to take a break within...
