Minister questioned on on-going rise in crime across Shepparton District

The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has asked the Minister for Community Safety and Minister for Police, Anthony Carbines, in Parliament what actions will be taken in addressing the continual rise of crime across the Shepparton District. Recently released data by the Crime Statistics Agency showed that total criminal incidents in Greater Shepparton…

Record debt plagues another Labor Budget

The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has slammed the Allan Labor Government’s latest Budget as “deceitful, reckless and irresponsible,” warning it will leave Victorian families worse off, critical services underfunded, and the state buried in debt. Victoria’s net debt is forecast to hit $194 billion by 2028/29, with interest repayments reaching $28.9 million…

Liberals and Nationals to scrap Labor’s Emergency Services Tax

On the steps of Parliament, alongside thousands of farmers, CFA Volunteers, business owners and many Victorians, the Liberals and Nationals have announced that they will scrap Labor’s Emergency Services Property Levy (ESVF) – a tax that rips $765 million a year from Victorian families, farmers and small businesses under the guise of supporting emergency services.…