Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:29): I rise to speak on the state budget 2023–24. This budget has axed millions of dollars from roads, agriculture, health and infrastructure, and regional communities continue to miss out on critical funding. Let us start with the roads. Victoria’s regional roads will continue to decay further, with maintenance funding in this…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:59): I rise today to speak on the Statute Law Amendment (References to the Sovereign) Bill 2023. The purpose of this bill is to amend the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 and to amend the statute law of Victoria to revise language and references to the sovereign as a consequence of the death of…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:07): I rise today to pay tribute to Patricia Smith OAM, a wonderful lady in my electorate who recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Patricia is a much-loved, well-known and respected member of the community who has spent most of her life serving the community. In 1976 Patricia became the first woman in…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:13): (273) My adjournment is to the Minister for Community Sport, and the action I seek is that the minister provide funding for the redevelopment of the Shepparton sports and events centre. This is a priority project and was an original project request at the beginning of the regional Commonwealth Games model. This…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:51): Olympic cycling gold medallist and world champion Brett Lancaster works alongside Leigh Egan, a world-champion BMX competitor and sporting hall of fame recipient at Leigh’s bike store in Shepparton. They both live and breathe cycling and know firsthand the dedication and commitment it takes to get to their elite level of sport.…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:55): I desire to move, by leave: That this house: (a) notes the impact that the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games will have on businesses, sporting associations and local infrastructure in Shepparton; and (b) calls on the government to ensure that the Shepparton community is not let down again. Leave refused.
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:04): June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. I would like to acknowledge my close friend Vicki Scott, who faced bowel cancer 12 months ago. Vicki has had life-changing surgery but is doing well. Vicki has become a strong advocate and spokesperson for bowel cancer and is one of the most positive, strong…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:03): I rise today to acknowledge the achievements of two people in my electorate who were recognised in the King’s birthday honours list. Firstly, Associate Professor Ravi Bhat was awarded an AM and has been recognised for his service to medicine and rural psychiatry. Associate Professor Bhat is currently the divisional clinical director…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:17): (227) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, and the action that I seek is that the minister demand that the federal minister for infrastructure and transport ensures that the Shepparton bypass project remains an active and ongoing project. We do not want to see the Shepparton…
Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:17): I rise to speak on the Victorian Future Fund Bill 2023. As we know, the purpose of the bill is to establish the Victorian Future Fund as a trust account under the Financial Management Act 1994. We do not oppose this bill. This bill is about financial management and responsibility, and…