After much community advocacy, the Carroll Labor Government has decided not to proceed with the proposed Central North Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has welcomed the decision and labelled it as a “common sense” win for communities across the Shepparton District electorate. “This proposed renewable energy zone sought…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:32): I rise to speak on the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment Bill 2026. This is an incredibly important bill and something that Victorians have been calling for and we have been calling for. There are some really important amendments that will be proposed for this bill from our side of the house,…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has questioned the Minister for Public Transport, Vicki Ward as to why Shepparton hasn’t received increased public bus transport services that they desperately need. In questioning the Minister in Parliament, Ms O’Keeffe said it was important with the new Minister in the role to be well informed…
The brave families and supporters of two 11-year-old girls that were brutally attacked after stepping off a school bus in Shepparton, gathered on the front steps of Parliament on Tuesday to raise the issue of youth crime. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe raised the attack in Parliament this week. “The physical and…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has called on the newly appointed Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Paul Hamer to address the “appalling” standard of road repairs that are being completed across the Goulburn Valley region. In questioning the Minister in Parliament this week, Ms O’Keeffe emphasised that her office has been…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:18): (1797) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action I seek is for the minister to address the appalling standard of road repairs that we are seeing done on many damaged roads and potholes in my electorate. My office has been working hard with…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:20): I rise to speak and make a contribution on the Fair Work (Commonwealth Powers) Amendment Bill 2026. This bill makes a number of significant changes to the operation of Commonwealth workplace protections in Victoria. It amends both the Fair Work (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2009 and the Victoria Police Act 2013; allows specified Commonwealth protections…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:30): I rise to speak and make a contribution on the Local Government Legislation Amendment Stronger Communities Bill 2026. The bill specifically seeks to increase the integrity and governance standards of local councils across the state by implementing recommendations from the Operation Sandon report and the Whittlesea commission of inquiry; improving the operation…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:34): (1776) My question is for the Minister for Public Transport, and the information I seek is the reasoning as to why Shepparton has not received increased public bus transport services. Infrastructure Victoria recommended Shepparton as the number one area to be provided with more public bus transport services, yet this has…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) presented a petition bearing 2558 signatures: Issue: This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly that communities across Victoria are concerned about repeat youth offending, violent public disorder and property crime. Petitioners are concerned that the current youth justice framework limits the ability of police and the…