Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:46): (1311) My question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and the information that I seek is: will the completion of stage 3 of the Shepparton line upgrade include extra carriages to address the overcrowding at peak times currently being experienced? Overcrowding is a significant issue on the Shepparton line, leaving many travellers…
The ongoing neglect of Victoria’s road network has been exposed with latest data from the Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) which provides a rating assessment on Victorian roads. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe said that it is no surprise that the AusRAP assessment delivered a damning verdict on the state of many…
New data from the Council to Homeless Persons’ highlights Victoria’s housing crisis has worsened in almost every key measure, revealing surging rents, social housing waitlist and thousands of people forced into homelessness and housing stress. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe has described the latest data “not surprising”, and the Allan Labor Government has…
The latest data from the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency shows crime is continuing to spiral out of control under the Allan Labor Government’s watch across the state, and the Shepparton is no different. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, said that the data reveals the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area has experienced a…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe is calling for action on the latest announcement from the Allan Labor Government’s so called “Regional Better Roads Blitz”. “It is time that the Allan Labor Government put their money where their mouth is and spend the $976 million on the so called “road blitz” where it…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has slammed the Allan Labor Government’s “so-called” regional roads blitz as it has nowhere near addressed the appalling and unsafe conditions of roads across the Shepparton District. Ms O’Keeffe said that whilst the electorate has seen some road repairs happening, there is still a significant shortfall across…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has said that the Allan Labor Government’s decision to close Parentline, the state’s only dedicated parenting helpline is a “shock” to Victorian workers, parents and carers. Parentline has provided annonymous, accessible and critical support for Victorian parents and carers for over 25 years, handling around 18,000 calls…
The Allan Labor Government has passed its contentious VicGrid energy transmission legislation, drawing sharp criticism from regional communities, landholders, and community groups who say their voices have been ignored. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, condemned the government’s latest reform, calling it a “blatant power grab”. The legislation allows government authorities to issue…
Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections, Youth Justice, Youth and Future Leaders, David Southwick visited Shepparton and met with local police, community representatives and business owners to discuss the concerning rise in crime. A round table discussion with the local police and community leaders was an important opportunity to discuss crime in the region with…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:12): (1322) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Housing and Building, and the action I seek is that the minister provides the number of public houses that are currently sitting empty in the Shepparton electorate. I have been made aware that there are many houses that are awaiting repairs or…