The Nationals have secured a parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and service delivery. The inquiry was endorsed by the parliament in the face of strong opposition from the Andrews Government, Animal Justice Party, and the Legalise Cannabis Party. The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, said this inquiry will produce a report in providing…
Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, took the Strathmerton tragedy in which five people died last month to the floor of the Victorian Parliament this week, demanding Roads and Road Safety Minister, Melissa Horne, immediately and urgently intervene to remedy the dangerous Labuan Rd and Murray Valley Hwy intersection. Ms O’Keeffe says her deepest and most…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, has labelled recent figures showing Victoria’s chronic teacher shortages as no surprise. Ms O’Keeffe says these recent figures further show the Andrews Government is asleep at the wheel, and has no solutions to deal with the state’s ongoing teacher shortages. She says of the 430 teachers and principals…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, has slammed the Andrews Labor Government’s decision to slash 15 per cent from critical community preventative health programs. Ms O’Keeffe says those programs manage chronic disease and contributing factors including smoking, vaping, disability inclusion, unhealthy eating and physical inactivity. “The Andrews Labor Government’s cuts are reckless given Victoria’s…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, is urging local residents to have their say in the Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee’s Inquiry into the 2022 floods. Ms O’Keeffe says the committee will be investigating the state’s readiness for, and response to, the devastating floods across northern Victoria in October. She says the inquiry…
The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on the Andrews Government to provide an update and status on the Horticultural Netting Program, as a result of the last round of applications of the program closed on October 17, 2022 in response to recent hailstorm events faced by local growers across the Shepparton District.…
Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local Shepparton District residents to have their say into the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users. Ms O’Keeffe who is also the Deputy Chair of the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee, said that the inquiry…
State Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe Friday morning visited the Shepparton Netball Courts to see firsthand Tiple M Goulburn Valley’s Blanket the GV Campaign. Josh and the team at Triple M for the month of March have been asking the Goulburn Valley community to donate blankets for the Homeless. Ms OKeeffe says experiencing first…
Member for Shepparton and District, Kim O’Keeffe, says she is “dumbfounded” by Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas’ claims the Goulburn Valley Health redevelopment “is complete”. She took her demands for the urgent funding needed to “complete the project” to the floor of Parliament this week to ask when Stage 2 will be completely funded. “This past…
VicHealth is partnering with community groups and organisations across Victoria to give to 180 local ideas a JumpStart! in creating vibrant, active and connected communities of young people. JumpStart! is a VicHealth initiative focused on building healthier communities through community sport, active play, art and food programs. It’s part of VicHealth’s Future Healthy initiative –…