Minister needs to address the appalling and unsafe crumbling roads

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…

Labor’s closure of Parentline a shock to Victorian workers and families

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…

Labor’s VicGrid Bill passes amid political storm

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 visits Shepparton District to hear from key stakeholders on the rising incidents of crime

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…

Public sector cuts to put regional agriculture at risk

Regional farming communities across Victoria are bracing for significant impacts as public sector job cuts threaten the vital support services that underpin the state’s agriculture industry. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has expressed her deep concerns at the proposed job cuts within Agriculture Victoria and related government departments, warning that the move…