Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:32): I rise to speak on the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment Bill 2026. This is an incredibly important bill and something that Victorians have been calling for and we have been calling for. There are some really important amendments that will be proposed for this bill from our side of the house,…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:18): (1797) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action I seek is for the minister to address the appalling standard of road repairs that we are seeing done on many damaged roads and potholes in my electorate. My office has been working hard with…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:20): I rise to speak and make a contribution on the Fair Work (Commonwealth Powers) Amendment Bill 2026. This bill makes a number of significant changes to the operation of Commonwealth workplace protections in Victoria. It amends both the Fair Work (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2009 and the Victoria Police Act 2013; allows specified Commonwealth protections…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:30): I rise to speak and make a contribution on the Local Government Legislation Amendment Stronger Communities Bill 2026. The bill specifically seeks to increase the integrity and governance standards of local councils across the state by implementing recommendations from the Operation Sandon report and the Whittlesea commission of inquiry; improving the operation…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:34): (1776) My question is for the Minister for Public Transport, and the information I seek is the reasoning as to why Shepparton has not received increased public bus transport services. Infrastructure Victoria recommended Shepparton as the number one area to be provided with more public bus transport services, yet this has…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) presented a petition bearing 2558 signatures: Issue: This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly that communities across Victoria are concerned about repeat youth offending, violent public disorder and property crime. Petitioners are concerned that the current youth justice framework limits the ability of police and the…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:42): I rise to speak on the Multicultural Victoria Amendment Bill 2026. This is a really important bill before the house. This bill proposes to replace the existing Victorian Multicultural Commission with a new body, Multicultural Victoria, and follows recommendations from Victoria’s multicultural review led by George Legakis, which delivered 41 recommendations to reform…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:31): I also wish to congratulate the Shepparton youth foyer on their 10th birthday. The foyer has supported over 370 young people at risk of homelessness, transforming their lives through housing, education and support. The foyer is an amazing example of how when vulnerable people are supported their lives change forever.
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:30): Last Friday I attended the Shepparton Salvos’ fourth annual Walking Home event to increase awareness and reduce the stigma of homelessness. I joined the community and walked together alongside representatives from youth services and homeless services. It was also great to see so many students participate. A care day was also…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:36): (1726) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the information I seek is regarding the timeframe for the roadwork repairs. That includes the many potholes on the GV and Hume highways that are currently in the worst and most dangerous and appalling condition. Currently the response…