I have advised the Leader of the Victorian National Party, Danny O’Brien that I will not be re-contesting the seat of Shepparton at the upcoming Victorian State Election. It has been an absolute privilege, honour and joy to be a National Party member in State Parliament for the seat of Shepparton, and to represent and…
A new $5 billion road maintenance fund will be established by the Nationals and Liberals that will drastically improve road safety and construction standards and deliver meaningful relief for Victorian drivers. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe said the Nationals and Liberals will invest $5 billion over four years to fix 1 million…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe is calling on the Allan Labor Government to address the “appalling” state of roads across regional Victoria as an urgent priority. In the recent Victorian State Budget, it revealed that the Allan Labor Government has reduced targets for regional road resurfacing and rehabilitation by more than 75…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe speaking on Josh for Breakfast – Triple M Goulburn Valley with Leader of the Victorian Opposition, Jess Wilson and Leader of the Victorian Nationals, Danny O’Brien as part of the Liberals and Nationals Fresh Start Tour across Victoria.
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:25): (1727) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Housing and Building. The action I seek is that the minister urgently undertake an audit of vacant public housing properties in the Shepparton electorate. Many months have passed since I last raised this, and there are still many public houses that have…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:49): I rise to make a contribution to the Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2026. This bill seeks to amend four different acts: the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008 to require registered ART providers to comply with an approval accreditation scheme and to make amendments to provisions relating to the registration of registered…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:56): I rise today to congratulate Shepparton’s own and a very special friend Dale Wright on being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2026 King’s Birthday honours. Dale has dedicated decades of service to our community, particularly through his tireless work for men’s mental health and wellbeing. As…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Gabrielle Williams, to provide answers as to when the traffic lights will be turned on at the Wyndham and MacIntosh Street intersection in Shepparton. “Our community was told by the Allan Labor Government that these lights would be activated…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:40): (1696) My question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and the information I seek is: when will the lights at Shepparton’s Wyndham Street and MacIntosh Street intersection be activated? The traffic lights were part of the stage 3 Shepparton line upgrade that was completed in December 2025 and are aligned with…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:43): I rise to speak on the Dangerous Goods Transport Bill 2026 and the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Dangerous Goods) Bill 2026. These bills seek to modernise Victoria’s dangerous goods regulatory framework, strengthen safety protections and provide greater clarity for businesses, workers, emergency services and the broader community. The legislation follows recommendations arising…