The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton and Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Multicultural Affairs, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging local multicultural organisations to apply for the Multicultural Festivals and Events Grant Program. The program offers funding up to $50,000 for local community organisations to hold cultural festivals and events. Applications for this round of the program are…
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…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has called on the Minister for Housing, Harriet Shing, in Parliament to address the region’s rising rate of homelessness and to do an audit on the number of public social housing that are currently empty in the Shepparton District, a region that is facing a deepening housing…
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has said that she is appalled by the Allan Labor Government’s decision to waste $13 million on 45 machete bins, describing it is a wasteful and misguided attempt to reduce violent crime. All 45 bins will be rolled out across Victoria at nearly $290,000 each, alongside a…
The Allan Labor Government has again ripped vital cost of living support away from thousands of regional Victorians at the very moment they need it most. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has said that by cutting the Power Saving Bonus by more than half, it is shutting the door on working families,…