The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, says the education department’s decision to offer incentives of up to $80,000 to attract teachers to Greater Shepparton Secondary College highlights the critical issues the school is facing. Ms O’Keeffe is adamant the school should have been more strongly supported since its inception in 2020 and says…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, raised her major concerns in Parliament about the removal of the planning panel process, including the removal of third-party appeals to VCAT for Renewable energy projects. “This government is taking away the rights of regional communities, and there has been an outcry from landowners to remove the…
Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe has called on the Treasurer Tim Pallas in Parliament today, demanding adequate funding in the upcoming May budget to repair the appalling, unsafe and deteriorating roads across the Shepparton District. “The state of our roads has been deteriorating dramatically, with cuts to the roads maintenance budget totalling 45…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe has raised critical safety concerns regarding the pedestrian crossing at Kialla West Primary School in Parliament last week. Addressing the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, Ms O’Keeffe highlighted the need for improved safety measures at the school’s crossing, citing a horrific accident that occurred…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has raised concerns about the Allan Labor Government’s Land Tax Hikes and the significant financial impact this will have on Victorian residents. By lowering the tax-free threshold for land tax from $300,000 to $50,000 and introducing an additional flat tax of up to $975, the government has…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:54): (558) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Minister, what is being done to improve safety at the Kialla West Primary School pedestrian crossing? Five years ago a horrific accident occurred at the crossing, causing serious injuries to a family and a student of the school. This…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, continues to lobby for the redevelopment of the Shepparton Sports Stadium but highlighted a significant hurdle in securing funding for the project. Despite years of advocacy, the progress hinges on the completion of a detailed design. “I have been lobbying for this redevelopment for many years, and…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is calling on the Allan Labor Government to ensure ongoing funding for Neighbourhood Houses across the Shepparton District. “Our Neighbourhood Houses are the backbone of our communities, providing essential support and services to the community often during the most challenging of times,” Ms O’Keeffe said. “From emergency…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has spoken in Parliament and called on the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to retract the recent decision by V/Line to enter into a vending machine agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. This agreement will have a significant impact on a local business that…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:04): (523) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the action I seek is that the minister retract the decision to enter into a vending machine agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific. This decision will result in the loss of business to a long-term Shepparton business owner. Mr Greg Coghlan…