Following the announcement of The Nationals launching a Fair School Bonus campaign, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe said that this is an important step in addressing the neglect faced by regional Victorians under Labor. “My office has been inundated by families feeling discriminated against and disadvantaged by the Allan Labor Government’s inequitable…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe has said today’s announcement that SPC will be slashing its canned fruit production and reducing its peach and pear intake by 40 per cent is another consequence of the cost-of-living crisis due to the Allan Labor Government’s financial mismanagement. “This is causing great distress to SPC, our…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging local organisations to apply for the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024. “This is an exciting funding opportunity for our region to develop and enhance tourism infrastructure, increase investment, showcase our region and to boost the local economy,” Ms O’Keeffe said. “The fund offers grants from…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging eligible applicants to apply for the 2024 Young Farmers Upskill and Invest Scholarship. The scholarship offers up to $10,000 per scholarship, with up to $5,000 for study and up to an additional $5,000 available for professional development, business planning, or on-farm activities. The scholarship is…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe has called on the Minister for Housing Harriet Shing in Parliament to urgently visit the region and meet with local housing agencies to address the severe housing crisis impacting the electorate. “My office has been inundated with people desperately seeking housing. Recently I was contacted by a…
This week in Parliament, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe called on the Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams to undertake an extensive review of bus services in the Shepparton District. The last review was conducted 15 years ago, and the current services do not meet the region’s growth and increased…
The Victorian Liberals and Nationals have ensured visits to the GP will remain affordable and saved bulk-billing as the Allan Labor Government announces a long-overdue scrapping of its insidious Health Tax. In a significant backflip following months of campaigning from the Victorian Liberals and Nationals, Treasurer Tim Pallas yesterday announced Labor will exempt contractor GPs…
During a recent small-town catch-up, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, met with members of the Numurkah community who raised their concerns about the poor condition of Lake Numurkah and its future. “For many years, the community have been advocating for improving the lake, and it has been a drawn-out, slow process,” Ms O’Keeffe said. Residents Pauline Bright…
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe has emphasised the importance of volunteering in creating strong and supportive communities. “Volunteering is a wonderful way to make a difference, and it plays an important role in building a strong and supportive community. It’s a unique opportunity to make a…
New land tax thresholds introduced by the Allan Labor Government has seen many of our region’s landholders receiving a land tax bill for the first time this year. However, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe is urging landholders to check their liability before paying, as reports of land tax bills being incorrectly issued…