Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:29): I rise to make a contribution to the Justice Legislation Amendment (Committals) Bill 2024. The purpose of this bill is to reform the process for committal proceedings and for other purposes. The bill seeks to improve criminal procedural laws to enhance efficiencies, reduce delays and protect victims and witnesses, reducing trauma and…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:01): I wish to acknowledge Mr Greg Coghlan, the owner and operator of Goulburn Valley Vending Service for the past 20 years. Greg was notified in February that V/Line was changing the way it manages the provision of refreshments at railway stations and had entered into an agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners,…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:43): I move, by leave: That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Northcote for pouring billions into the wasteful Suburban Rail Loop while locals needing vital surgery languish on the Mercy Hospital for Women waitlist, which has surged to 991 under Labor’s mismanagement. Leave refused.
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:37): I am very pleased to finally get to speak to the budget. The state budget highlights the reality and disadvantage that communities face due to this government’s financial mismanagement and cost blowouts. I have never known a time of distress like people are experiencing right now. Cost of living, housing affordability…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:52): I move, by leave: That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Greenvale for failing to reach a pay deal with police at a time when motor vehicle theft in Roxburgh Park increased 44 per cent in 12 months and when there are more than 1000 police vacancies statewide. Leave refused.
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:15): I rise to make a contribution to the Aged Care Restrictive Practices Substitute Decision-maker Bill 2024. The purpose of this bill is to provide for the appointment of restrictive practices substitute decision-makers for the purposes of the Aged Care Act 1997 of the Commonwealth. In addition, the bill makes related amendments to the Victorian…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:48): I move, by leave: That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Greenvale for failing to support the Liberals’ and the Nationals’ plan to stamp out firebombings while tobacco shops in Meadow Heights are being burnt to the ground, putting locals at risk. Leave refused. Kim O’KEEFFE: I move,…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:37): I rise to make a contribution on the Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2024. Before I proceed, I wish to acknowledge the tragic event that happened at Auburn South Primary School yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with the family who have lost their son, the other injured students and their…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:49): I move, by leave: That this house condemns the member for Greenvale for failing to stand up to the Premier, who has overseen cost blowouts of $80 million on the Craigieburn Road upgrade, keeping Victorians in the dark about the billions on the Treasurer’s credit card and failing to manage Victorian’s money.…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:58): The community has come together once again to support two incredible local fundraising events. The Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch had over 1000 in attendance, raising awareness of prostate cancer. Close to $200,000 was raised. The proceeds from this event go to providing a local prostate cancer specialist care nurse at Goulburn…