Minister questioned on proposed Central North Renewable Energy Zone

The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has questioned the Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio in Parliament, as to why the Central North Renewable Energy Zone, that captures prime agricultural land between Shepparton East and Dookie was added without consultation and when it wasn’t included in the original draft. “This proposed renewable…

Regional Victoria wants their fair share of the State Budget

The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has labelled the 2026-27 Victorian State Budget as one that “underdelivers” for rural and regional Victoria, with the Allan Labor Government’s exorbitant debt aligned with their city-centric spending and cost blowouts. Ms O’Keeffe stated that despite both the Premier Jacinta Allan and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes describing the…

Second Reading – Roads, Road Safety and Ports Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:54): I rise to make a contribution on the Roads, Road Safety and Ports Legislation Amendment Bill 2026. The bill includes road safety enforcement, freight and port operations, toll road administration, emergency services fatigue exemptions and road management powers. We are not opposing this bill and welcome road safety measures, but we also…

10 News Melbourne – $100m Pre-State Budget Bus Network Services Announcement – Kim O’Keeffe Comments – 28th April 2026

The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe speaking with 10 News Melbourne about the Allan Labor Government’s Pre-State Budget announcement of $100 million toward bus service network changes across Victoria and the lack of increased service changes to routes and services across regional Victoria, including the Shepparton District.

WIN News Shepparton – $100m Pre-State Budget Bus Network Services Announcement – Kim O’Keeffe Comments – 28th April 2026

The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe speaking with WIN News Shepparton about the Allan Labor Government’s Pre-State Budget announcement of $100 million toward bus service network changes across Victoria and the lack of increased service changes to routes and services across regional Victoria, including the Shepparton District.

WIN News Bendigo – $100m Pre-State Budget Bus Network Services Announcement – Kim O’Keeffe Comments – 28th April 2026

The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe speaking with WIN News Bendigo about the Allan Labor Government’s Pre-State Budget announcement of $100 million toward bus service network changes across Victoria and the lack of increased service changes to routes and services across regional Victoria, including the Shepparton District.

Announcement of increased services on Shepparton Line confirms unacceptable ongoing delays

The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has labelled the recent announcement of increased services on the Shepparton Line, nothing more than spin and unacceptable further delays from Jacinta Allan and Labor. “Let it not be forgotten that this project was delayed by nearly three years when it was originally to be completed by…