Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kim O'Keeffe MP Member for Shepparton ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Increased bus services must be delivered now](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/increased-bus-services-must-be-delivered-now/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has questioned the Minister for Public Transport, Vicki Ward as to why Shepparton hasn’t received increased public bus transport services that they desperately need. In questioning the Minister in Parliament, Ms O’Keeffe said it was important with the new Minister in the role to be well informed - [Remove Dookie from transmission plan](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/remove-dookie-from-transmission-plan/) - The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has thrown her support behind petitions to remove the Dookie district from the Victorian transmission plan. Ms Broad said the petitions included more than 11,000 signatures from people who wished to see the Dookie section of the Central North Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) removed from the plan - [Brutal attack of two young girls taken to Parliament](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/brutal-attack-of-two-young-girls-taken-to-parliament/) - The brave families and supporters of two 11-year-old girls that were brutally attacked after stepping off a school bus in Shepparton, gathered on the front steps of Parliament on Tuesday to raise the issue of youth crime. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe raised the attack in Parliament this week. “The physical and - [Appalling standard of road repairs to be addressed by the Minister](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/appalling-standard-of-road-repairs-to-be-addressed-by-the-minister/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has called on the newly appointed Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Paul Hamer to address the “appalling” standard of road repairs that are being completed across the Goulburn Valley region. In questioning the Minister in Parliament this week, Ms O’Keeffe emphasised that her office has been - [Adjournment - Shepparton Electorate Roads](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-electorate-roads-2/) - 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 - [Second Reading - Fair Work (Commonwealth Powers) Amendment Bill 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-fair-work-commonwealth-powers-amendment-bill-2026/) - 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 - [Second Reading - Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-local-government-legislation-amendment-stronger-communities-bill-2026/) - 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 - [Constituency Question - Public Bus Transport Services](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-public-bus-transport-services/) - 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 - [Petitions - Youth Crime](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/petitions-youth-crime/) - 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 - [Second Reading - Multicultural Victoria Amendment Bill 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-multicultural-victoria-amendment-bill-2026/) - 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 - [Members Statement - Salvation Army Shepparton Corps](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-salvation-army-shepparton-corps/) - 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 - [Members Statement - Shepparton Youth Foyer](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-shepparton-youth-foyer/) - 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. - [Nationals' vow to protect Victoria's prime agricultural land](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/nationals-vow-to-protect-victorias-prime-agricultural-land/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has welcomed a landmark Private Member’s Bill in the Victorian Parliament this week, that seeks to protect the state’s most strategic agricultural land from being lost to poorly considered development. The Planning and Environment Amendment (Agricultural Land and Food Security) Bill 2026, introduced by The Nationals’ and - [Additional services on the Shepparton Line now finally a reality](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/additional-services-on-the-shepparton-line-now-finally-a-reality/) - After more than three years since Stage 3 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade was originally promised to be completed, the people of the Goulburn Valley will finally be able to experience the additional services on the Shepparton Line as promised, nine weekday and five weekend return services. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe - [Constituency Question - Timeframe for Roadwork Repairs across Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-timeframe-for-roadwork-repairs-across-shepparton-electorate/) - 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 - [Minister must address our unsafe roads as a matter of safety](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/minister-must-address-our-unsafe-roads-as-a-matter-of-safety/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has questioned the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Ros Spence, if the Victorian Government can provide a timeframe for roadwork repairs across the Shepparton District electorate. In questioning the Minister in Parliament, Ms O’Keeffe described that potholes across the electorate are in the worst and most - [New report confirms CFA left neglected and ill-equipped to protect regional communities](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/new-report-confirms-cfa-left-neglected-and-ill-equipped-to-protect-regional-communities/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has condemned the Victorian Labor Government after a new parliamentary inquiry report has confirmed the government’s mismanagement of the CFA and its ability to protect rural and regional communities. “The Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee’s inquiry into the 2026 summer fires has confirmed what Victorians already - [STATEMENT FROM THE MEMBER FOR SHEPPARTON](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/statement-from-the-member-for-shepparton/) - I have advised the Leader of the Victorian National Party, Danny O’Brien that I will not be re-contesting the seat of Shepparton at the upcoming Victorian State Election. It has been an absolute privilege, honour and joy to be a National Party member in State Parliament for the seat of Shepparton, and to represent and - [New $5 billion road maintenance fund to be established by the Nationals and Liberals](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/new-5-billion-road-maintenance-fund-to-be-established-by-the-nationals-and-liberals/) - A new $5 billion road maintenance fund will be established by the Nationals and Liberals that will drastically improve road safety and construction standards and deliver meaningful relief for Victorian drivers. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe said the Nationals and Liberals will invest $5 billion over four years to fix 1 million - [Our roads are in crisis](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/our-roads-are-in-crisis/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe is calling on the Allan Labor Government to address the “appalling” state of roads across regional Victoria as an urgent priority. In the recent Victorian State Budget, it revealed that the Allan Labor Government has reduced targets for regional road resurfacing and rehabilitation by more than 75 - [Josh for Breakfast - Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 Mornings - Jess Wilson, Danny O'Brien and Kim O'Keeffe LIVE in the Studio](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/josh-for-breakfast-triple-m-goulburn-valley-95-3-mornings-jess-wilson-danny-obrien-and-kim-okeeffe-live-in-the-studio/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe speaking on Josh for Breakfast - Triple M Goulburn Valley with Leader of the Victorian Opposition, Jess Wilson and Leader of the Victorian Nationals, Danny O'Brien as part of the Liberals and Nationals Fresh Start Tour across Victoria. - [Second Reading - Dangerous Goods Transport Bill 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-dangerous-goods-transport-bill-2026/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:43): I rise to speak on the Dangerous Goods Transport Bill 2026 and the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Dangerous Goods) Bill 2026. These bills seek to modernise Victoria’s dangerous goods regulatory framework, strengthen safety protections and provide greater clarity for businesses, workers, emergency services and the broader community. The legislation follows recommendations arising - [Second Reading - Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-education-and-training-reform-amendment-bill-2026/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:44): I rise to make a contribution on the Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2026. This bill makes a number of amendments to Victoria’s education framework, including measures relating to students’ use of personal electronic devices in schools, teacher registration and regulation through the Victorian Institute of Teaching, improvements to student data - [Constituency Question - Wyndham and MacIntosh Street Intersection Traffic Lights](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-wyndham-and-macintosh-street-intersection-traffic-lights/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:40): (1696) My question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and the information I seek is: when will the lights at Shepparton’s Wyndham Street and MacIntosh Street intersection be activated? The traffic lights were part of the stage 3 Shepparton line upgrade that was completed in December 2025 and are aligned with - [Adjournment - Shepparton Electorate Housing](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-electorate-housing/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:25): (1727) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Housing and Building. The action I seek is that the minister urgently undertake an audit of vacant public housing properties in the Shepparton electorate. Many months have passed since I last raised this, and there are still many public houses that have - [Second Reading - Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-health-legislation-amendment-regulatory-reform-bill-2026/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:49): I rise to make a contribution to the Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2026. This bill seeks to amend four different acts: the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008 to require registered ART providers to comply with an approval accreditation scheme and to make amendments to provisions relating to the registration of registered - [Members Statement - Dale Wright OAM](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-dale-wright-oam/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:56): I rise today to congratulate Shepparton’s own and a very special friend Dale Wright on being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2026 King’s Birthday honours. Dale has dedicated decades of service to our community, particularly through his tireless work for men’s mental health and wellbeing. As - [Traffic light saga continues to roll on](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/traffic-light-saga-continues-to-roll-on/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Gabrielle Williams, to provide answers as to when the traffic lights will be turned on at the Wyndham and MacIntosh Street intersection in Shepparton. “Our community was told by the Allan Labor Government that these lights would be activated - [O'Keeffe backs new plan for students to succeed from day one](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-backs-new-plan-for-students-to-succeed-from-day-one/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has backed a new plan that will see students across the Shepparton electorate receive the support they need to succeed at school under the Nationals’ and Liberals Successful School Starters Program. Under the new plan, access to specialist support will be delivered to assess, refer and diagnose - [O'Keeffe calls for action and more to be done in addressing rising incidents of youth violence](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-action-and-more-to-be-done-in-addressing-rising-incidents-of-youth-violence/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has raised her concerns regarding the recent acts of youth violence. In raising the issue in Parliament this week, Ms O’Keeffe said the violent incidents over the past week which involved a number of local school students, have left victims traumatised, families distressed and members of the - [O’Keeffe calls for urgent bus review](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/kim-okeeffe-calls-for-urgent-bus-review/) - This week in Parliament, Kim O’Keeffe, the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, will call on the Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, to conduct an extensive bus review in the Shepparton region. Ms O’Keeffe recently met with Greg Fitzsimmons and Roy Dyson, from the Dyson Group of Companies, who provide bus services in the Shepparton - [Motions - TAFE Funding](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-tafe-funding/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:57): In the short time that I have it gives me great pleasure to rise to speak to this motion before the house. I would like to start my contribution by acknowledging the importance of TAFE and, in particular, GOTAFE in Shepparton. There is no doubt that free TAFE provides many students - [Committee Report - Environment and Planning Committee Inquiry into Securing the Victorian Food Supply](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/committee-report-environment-and-planning-committee-inquiry-into-securing-the-victorian-food-supply/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (11:10): I rise today to speak on the findings of the Victorian Legislative Assembly Environment and Planning Committee’s inquiry into securing Victoria’s food supply, a critically important issue not just for our state but especially for regional communities like mine in Shepparton. I note my colleague the member for Morwell is the - [Committee Report - Environment and Planning Committee Inquiry into the Supply of Homes in Regional Victoria](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/committee-report-environment-and-planning-committee-inquiry-into-the-supply-of-homes-in-regional-victoria/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:28): I rise to speak on the Legislative Assembly Environment and Planning Committee’s report into the inquiry into the supply of homes in regional Victoria, which was tabled in November 2025. This was an important inquiry that examined one of the most significant challenges facing regional Victoria today: ensuring that people can - [O'Keeffe calls on the Treasurer for cost-of-living assistance](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-on-the-treasurer-for-cost-of-living-assistance/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe has called on the Treasurer, Jaclyn Symes to urgently address the cost-of-living pressures that are significantly impacting on people in the community. Speaking in Parliament, Ms O'Keeffe raised with the Treasurer, a lived experience of a constituent who cannot afford to pay their rent and is desperately - [Regional Victorians to get its fair share under new guarantee](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/regional-victorians-to-get-its-fair-share-under-new-guarantee/) - Under an elected Nationals and Liberal Government, regional Victorians will get its fair share of infrastructure funding with a new 25 per cent Fair Share Guarantee. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe said that under the new commitment, 25 per cent of all new Victorian Government infrastructure expenditure will be allocated towards projects - [2026 Parliament Prize entries now open](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/2026-parliament-prize-entries-now-open/) - Applications for the 2026 Parliament Prize are now open for student across Victoria. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging local students to apply. “The Parliament Prize is a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn more about Parliament but most importantly to have some fun. “The Prize is all about asking - [O'Keeffe calls for school bus centre review](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-schools-bus-centre-review/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on the Allan Labor Government and the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to provide a school bus centre review for the Shepparton electorate. Ms O’Keeffe’s calls come as the Victorian Parliament returns for the first sitting week for 2026 and off the - [Youth Leadership Forum a great success](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/youth-leadership-forum-a-great-success/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe has labelled the Shepparton Electorate inaugural Youth Leadership Forum a great success. "I would like to congratulate Safa Zahir, the Youth Advisor and Youth Community Engagement Officer in my office for bringing together the youth school leaders of our region and also to the student leaders that - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - National Volunteers Week 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-national-volunteers-week-2026/) - Dear Editor, As we approach National Volunteers Week, from the 18th of May to the 24th of May, this year’s theme “Your Year to Volunteer” is no better time than to give back to your local community. On National Volunteers Week I say thank you to those who already give their time to their community - [Constituency Question - Central North Renewable Energy Zone](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-central-north-renewable-energy-zone/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:37): (1640) My question is to the Minister for Energy and Resources, and the information I seek is: why was the Central North renewable energy zone, which captures prime agricultural land between Shepparton East and Dookie, added to the proposed energy zone without adequate consultation? In the original draft planning process these - [Minister questioned on proposed Central North Renewable Energy Zone](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/minister-questioned-on-proposed-central-north-renewable-energy-zone/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has questioned the Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio in Parliament, as to why the Central North Renewable Energy Zone, that captures prime agricultural land between Shepparton East and Dookie was added without consultation and when it wasn’t included in the original draft. “This proposed renewable - [Regional Victoria wants their fair share of the State Budget](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/regional-victoria-wants-their-fair-share-of-the-state-budget/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe has labelled the 2026-27 Victorian State Budget as one that "underdelivers" for rural and regional Victoria, with the Allan Labor Government's exorbitant debt aligned with their city-centric spending and cost blowouts. Ms O'Keeffe stated that despite both the Premier Jacinta Allan and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes describing the - [Second Reading - Roads, Road Safety and Ports Legislation Amendment Bill 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-roads-road-safety-and-ports-legislation-amendment-bill-2026/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:54): I rise to make a contribution on the Roads, Road Safety and Ports Legislation Amendment Bill 2026. The bill includes road safety enforcement, freight and port operations, toll road administration, emergency services fatigue exemptions and road management powers. We are not opposing this bill and welcome road safety measures, but we also - [WIN News Shepparton - Mooroopna Police Station - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 23rd March 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-mooroopna-police-station-kim-okeeffe-comments-23rd-march-2026/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe speaking with WIN News Shepparton about the recent increase of crime across the region and the lack of adequate resources local police are being provided by the Allan Labor Government. - [10 News Melbourne - $100m Pre-State Budget Bus Network Services Announcement - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 28th April 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/10-news-melbourne-100m-pre-state-budget-bus-network-services-announcement-kim-okeeffe-comments-28th-april-2026/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe speaking with 10 News Melbourne about the Allan Labor Government's Pre-State Budget announcement of $100 million toward bus service network changes across Victoria and the lack of increased service changes to routes and services across regional Victoria, including the Shepparton District. - [WIN News Shepparton - $100m Pre-State Budget Bus Network Services Announcement - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 28th April 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-100m-pre-state-budget-bus-network-services-announcement-kim-okeeffe-comments-28th-april-2026/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe speaking with WIN News Shepparton about the Allan Labor Government's Pre-State Budget announcement of $100 million toward bus service network changes across Victoria and the lack of increased service changes to routes and services across regional Victoria, including the Shepparton District. - [WIN News Bendigo - $100m Pre-State Budget Bus Network Services Announcement - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 28th April 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-bendigo-100m-pre-state-budget-bus-network-services-announcement-kim-okeeffe-comments-28th-april-2026/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe speaking with WIN News Bendigo about the Allan Labor Government's Pre-State Budget announcement of $100 million toward bus service network changes across Victoria and the lack of increased service changes to routes and services across regional Victoria, including the Shepparton District. - [LTE - ANZAC Day 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/lte-anzac-day-2026/) - Dear Editor, As we approach ANZAC Day 2026 this coming weekend, as Australians we take the time to honour the sacrifice, service and courage of the men and women who have served our great country. Across the Shepparton District electorate, communities will come together as one, at various services and memorials, to pay our respects - [Announcement of increased services on Shepparton Line confirms unacceptable ongoing delays](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/announcement-of-increased-services-on-shepparton-line-confirms-unacceptable-ongoing-delays/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has labelled the recent announcement of increased services on the Shepparton Line, nothing more than spin and unacceptable further delays from Jacinta Allan and Labor. “Let it not be forgotten that this project was delayed by nearly three years when it was originally to be completed by - [Crime continues to rise as local police are left inadequately resourced by Labor](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/crime-continues-to-rise-as-local-police-are-left-inadequately-resourced-by-labor/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe said that crime continues to rise across the Shepparton District as local police are left inadequately resourced by Premier Jacinta Allan and Labor. Latest data from the independent Crime Statistics Agency shows there was a 3.5 per cent increase in Greater Shepparton and 3.4 per cent increase - [Police in Shepparton District to be better backed under new plan](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/police-in-shepparton-district-to-be-better-backed-under-new-plan/) - Closed police stations will be reopened, roster vacancies filled and community safety will be prioritised under a new plan by the Nationals and Liberals to recruit 3,000 additional Victoria Police officers. Under Jacinta Allan and Labor, police rosters have more than 1,500 vacancies and over 40 police stations are closed or operating on reduced hours - [Local residents encouraged to have their say on Murray-Darling Basin Plan review](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/local-residents-encouraged-to-have-their-say-on-murray-darling-basin-plan-review/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging local residents, farmers and community groups across the Shepparton District electorate to have their say on the current public consultation into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Ms O’Keeffe said the current review allows for an important opportunity for communities across Northern Victoria to help shape the - [Free public transport highlights city-country divide as fuel crisis deepens](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/free-public-transport-highlights-city-country-divide-as-fuel-crisis-deepens/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has contacted the Premier Jacinta Allan and the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to urgently address the transport needs of the Shepparton electorate and urged the Premier to work with the Federal Government pressing for immediate relief at the bowser, including a reduction in - [Calls for local police to be adequately resourced as crime continues to rise under Labor](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/calls-for-local-police-to-be-adequately-resourced-as-crime-continues-to-rise-under-labor/) - Crime across the Shepparton District continues to rise, prompting renewed calls raised in Parliament by The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, for local police to be adequately resourced. In questioning the Minister in Parliament, Ms O’Keeffe has called on the Minister for Police, Anthony Carbines, to adequately resource the Mooroopna Police Station. “The - [Adjournment - Mooroopna Police Station](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-mooroopna-police-station/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:06): (1581) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Police, and the action that I seek is for the minister to adequately resource the Mooroopna police station. The Mooroopna station is rarely open, leaving the residents frustrated and vulnerable when it comes to crime. The $1.8 million police station was built back - [Second Reading - Safe Food Victoria Bill 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-safe-food-victoria-bill-2026/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (11:37): I rise to stand and make a contribution to the Safe Food Victoria Bill 2026, and I wish to begin by acknowledging my local hardworking farmers and the many industries across my electorate. My electorate of Shepparton is known as the food bowl of Australia, a region that literally feeds the nation - [Second Reading - Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-regulatory-legislation-amendment-reform-bill-2026/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:23): I rise to make a contribution to the Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2026. The bill that we are debating today seeks to make over 40 different amendments across 13 different acts of Parliament and nine ministerial portfolios. The bill seeks to make a number of inconsequential amendments to various pieces of legislation to - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - PROMISED COMMONWEALTH GAMES](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-promised-commonwealth-games/) - Dear Editor, This week the 2026 Commonwealth Games would have been commencing across regional Victoria, including Shepparton as one of the host cities. The Games would have seen thousands visit our region, injecting a significant economic boost at a time when we need it most and leaving a lasting legacy for years to come. This - [Members Statement - Disability Services](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-disability-services/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:24): I recently met with local disability service providers from the health and community services and independent living sector. Peter, Marianne, Martin and Abu raised their concerns regarding the independent living funding shortfall between the state and federal governments that is having a significant impact on people with disabilities, their families and - [Firebombing in Mooroopna exposes Labor's failure on illicit tobacco](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/mccurdy-okeeffe-firebombing-in-mooroopna-exposes-labors-failure-on-illicit-tobacco/) - The firebombing of a tobacco store in Mooroopna in the early hours of yesterday morning is a deeply troubling example of the escalating violence linked to the tobacco trade across Victoria. Detectives from Victoria Police are investigating after the store on McLennan Street was destroyed by fire around 3am. Detectives are also investigating whether the - [Rotten culture on construction sites laid bare in new report](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/rotten-culture-on-construction-sites-laid-bare-in-new-report/) - A recent report, “Rotting From The Top”, authored by Geoffrey Watson SC, as part of the Queensland Government’s Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU, has laid bare serious allegations of misconduct within the Victorian Branch of the CFMEU, including links to organised crime networks. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, speaking on the - [O'Keeffe urges certainty for Neighbourhood Houses funding](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-urges-certainty-for-neighbourhood-houses-funding/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has urged the Allan Labor Government and the Minister for Carers and Volunteers, Ros Spence, for certainty towards increased and ongoing funding of Neighbourhood Houses across the Shepparton electorate. Hundreds of Neighbourhood House representatives from across the state turned up on the front steps of Parliament for - [O'Keeffe calls for further assistance for the Nathalia community impacted by Solstice Energy's decision to cease gas connection](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-further-assistance-for-the-nathalia-community-impacted-by-solstice-energys-decision-to-cease-gas-connection/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on the Allan Labor Government and the Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, to provide answers as to how residents and business owners of Nathalia will be further supported from Solstice Energy’s decision to cease its compressed natural gas (CNG) network connection to its - [Members Statements - Construction Industry](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-construction-industry/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:13): Everyone in this place should always have the people of Victoria’s best interests at heart to make a better life for the people that we represent, and that is why I came to this place. Under the Allan Labor government Victoria is drowning in debt. We are in a cost-of-living crisis - [Second Reading - Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Supporting Stable and Strong Families) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-children-youth-and-families-amendment-supporting-stable-and-strong-families-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:07): I rise to speak on the Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Supporting Stable and Strong Families) Bill 2025. This is a bill that seeks to make a number of amendments to the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 to create a supporting stable and strong families scheme to provide for collective responsibility and - [Independent audits and economic impact assessments to become mandatory on new energy developments](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/independent-audits-and-economic-impact-assessments-to-become-mandatory-on-new-energy-developments/) - The Liberals and Nationals will protect Victorian farmers and safeguard prime agricultural land by introducing strict new independent audits and economic impact assessments on new energy developments if elected in November. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, said communities across rural and regional Victoria including the Shepparton electorate, are increasingly “concerned” about the - [Second Reading - Justice Legislation Further Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-justice-legislation-further-amendment-miscellaneous-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:42): I rise to make a contribution to the Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025. As we know, this is the second bill of its kind in this place for this year, rectifying some of the mistakes that have been made in the past. Whilst there are some important changes in this bill, - [Adjournment - Shepparton School Bus Services](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-school-bus-services/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (20:30): (1491) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. The action I seek is that the minister provides funding for a school bus review for the Shepparton district. I wish to raise serious concerns from families and schools across the Shepparton district regarding the lack of capacity - [Nominations open for 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/nominations-open-for-2026-victorian-honour-roll-of-women/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local community members to nominate outstanding women for the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. The Honour Roll seeks to recognise women demonstrating remarkable leadership and excellence in their field of expertise, interest, or endeavour, or through their commitment to the community. Women can be nominated - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Australia Day 2026](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-australia-day-2026/) - Dear Editor, It was wonderful to be able to get out and about across our beautiful region on Monday to join local Australia Day celebrations. I attended Australia Day events in Numurkah, Mooroopna, Shepparton and Nathalia and it was wonderful to congratulate and celebrate the many award recipients and nominations across the electorate. It is - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Thank you to our incredible region](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-thank-you-to-our-incredible-region/) - Dear Editor, From the bottom of my heart, I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank our volunteer firefighters from the Country Fire Authority (CFA), along with all emergency services personnel from across the region, for their incredible efforts during the recent bushfires and grassfires. To the firefighters who have been out there, putting their - [New timetable, but where are the new services O'Keeffe asks](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/new-timetable-but-where-are-the-new-services-okeeffe-asks/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has called on the Allan Labor Government and the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams to provide answers as to why the newly release Shepparton Line timetable does not include any new services as part of the government’s broader Metro Tunnel “Big Switch”. Taking effect - [Victorian Government Schools in disrepair across the State](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/victorian-government-schools-in-disrepair-across-the-state/) - After a two-year battle to receive the condition score of every Victorian Government School, Victorians can finally see the state of Victoria's education system and the failing by the Allan Labor Government. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe said it is appalling that one in five schools are in poor condition and almost - [Funding now open to support veterans and preserve local war memorials](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/funding-now-open-to-support-veterans-and-preserve-local-war-memorials/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, is urging local organisations to take advantage of two key grant programs that are now open to support veterans and recognise their service. The Veterans Capital Works Grant Program provides funding of up to $50,000 to help upgrade buildings and facilities used by organisations that assist veterans - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Christmas Donations](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-christmas-donations/) - Dear Editor, As Christmas approaches, it is a reminder of how we can contribute to our community and just how vital it is to support the organisations that support others. Each year, our incredible local charities and community groups quietly step in to help families doing it tough. Their work is invaluable, especially at this - [O'Keeffe urges funding must not be cut to Local Learning and Employment Networks](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-urges-funding-must-not-be-cut-to-local-learning-and-employment-networks/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has urged the Allan Labor Government not to proceed with proposed cuts of more than $15 million per annum to Victoria's 31 Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs), including the Goulburn Murray LLEN. The warning follows the release of the much-awaited Silver Review into Victoria's Public Service, - [Members Statement - Neighbourhood Houses](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-neighbourhood-houses/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:21): It is hard to fathom that the Allan Labor government would spend $200,000 on office indoor hire plants for the Suburban Rail Loop project yet deny recent critical food funding grants to a number of neighbourhood houses across the Shepparton electorate. At a time when local families are under immense financial - [Labor's Emergency Services Tax delay a political con, not a win for regional Victoria](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-emergency-services-tax-delay-a-political-con-not-a-win-for-regional-victoria/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has condemned the Allan Labor Government for attempting to mislead regional Victorians by delaying, rather than abandoning, its new emergency services tax until after the next state election. Ms O'Keeffe said locals should not be fooled by Labor's latest annoucement, warning that the tax has not been - [Labor must guarantee critical funding for Neighbourhood Houses](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labor-must-guarantee-critical-funding-for-neighbourhood-houses/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has slammed the Allan Labor Government for its failure to fund Neighbourhood Houses in the Shepparton District, leaving vital community services abandoned just weeks before Christmas, during one of the most financially stressful periods in recent memory. "I have contacted the Minister for Carers and Volunteers, Ros - [O'Keeffe demands answers on delayed Graham Street and Goulburn Valley Highway intersection upgrade](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-demands-answers-on-delayed-graham-street-and-goulburn-valley-highway-intersection-upgrade/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has asked for action on the long-delayed upgrade of the Graham Street and Goulburn Valley Highway intersection in Shepparton. This week in Parliament, Ms O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne when the works would begin. The Graham Street and Goulburn Valley Highway - [O'Keeffe calls for the Allan Labor Government to reinstate Victoria Police mental health support](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-the-allan-labor-government-to-reinstate-victoria-police-mental-health-support/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe has condemned the Allan Labor Government for cutting vital funding to the police mental health and wellbeing hubs, that were promised but never delivered to regional police stations across the state. Ms O'Keeffe raised the matter in Parliament this week, calling on the Minister for Police, Anthony - [Members Statement - Paul 'Battery Man' Archer](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-paul-battery-man-archer/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:54): I also wish to acknowledge Paul Archer, known as the Battery Man. Paul is a much-loved local who has raised an amazing $880,000 for GV Health’s child and adolescent centre so far by collecting and recycling lead-based batteries from across the region, and is pushing to reach $1 million. What an incredible effort. Well - [Members Statement - Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-greater-shepparton-visitor-centre/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:54): I also wish to congratulate the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre, who won silver at the Victorian Tourism Awards, coming second to Melbourne in the visitor information servicing category, a fantastic achievement acknowledging the wonderful, dedicated team, including the fantastic volunteers who are so proud of and passionate about our region and every - [Members Statement - Goulburn Valley Health](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-goulburn-valley-health-2/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:53): I wish to congratulate the Ladies Who Lunch fundraising event, that raised $175,000 to support women undergoing cancer treatment, and the Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch, that raised an astounding $300,000 to go towards prostate and bowel cancer services. Together the two volunteer-driven groups have raised an astounding $475,000 this year alone. This - [Adjournment - Victoria Police Mental Health](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-victoria-police-mental-health/) - Kim O'KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:04): (1461) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Police, and the action I seek is for the minister to restore the mental health funding for vital mental health support for the police in the Shepparton electorate. I recently met with our local police, who are calling for desperately needed mental health - [Announcement of the regional public cochlear service highlights the desperate need for continued support for regional health services](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/announcement-of-the-regional-public-cochlear-service-highlights-the-desperate-need-for-continued-support-for-regional-health-services/) - Shepparton has reached a major milestone in regional healthcare, with the first public cochlear implant surgical service delivered outside of metropolitan Melbourne now operating at GV Health in partnership with the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, but this is still more that needs to be done. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - 2025 Women Economic Forum Success](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-2025-women-economic-forum-success/) - Dear Editor, We were incredibly proud to have launched the 2025 Women Economic Forum in Shepparton, and a first for regional Victoria. It was a unique opportunity to showcase the region on the world stage and to share our extraordinary success, and the opportunities in regional Victoria. It was inspiring to see local leaders, businesses - [Allan Government blocks life-saving knife reform](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/allan-government-blocks-life-saving-knife-reform/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has expressed her deep disappointment that the Allan Labor Government has again voted against important reforms designed to strengthen police powers and help prevent knife-related harm across Victoria. Ms O'Keeffe said the refusal to introduce Jack's Law is a significant setback for community safety at a time - [Government cuts leave SES volunteers under increased pressure](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/government-cuts-leave-ses-volunteers-under-increased-pressure/) - The Allan Labor Government has delivered a $10 million funding cut to the State Emergency Service (VICSES) at the very time demand for assistance is increasing and communities are facing greater emergency pressures. The VICSES 2024-25 Annual Report, tabled in Parliament this week, confirms that the service is now operating with fewer resources despite recording - [Tiny Towns Fund continues to back small communities](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/tiny-towns-fund-continues-to-back-small-communities/) - Community groups across the Greater Shepparton and Moira Shire regions now have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $50,000 through Round 3 of the Victorian Government's Tiny Towns Fund. The program offers grants between $5,000 and $50,000 to support projects that boost tourism, enhance livability, and build community pride in towns with - [Members Statement - Women Economic Forum](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-women-economic-forum/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:51): It was exciting for Shepparton to launch the 2025 Australian Women Economic Forum (WEF), putting the Shepparton region on the world stage and a first for regional Victoria. Trailblazing women from around the globe came together and got to hear about our magnificent region, the incredible opportunities on offer from agriculture, - [Second Reading - Restricting Non-Disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-restricting-non-disclosure-agreements-sexual-harassment-at-work-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (11:27): I rise to make a contribution to the Restricting Non-disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Bill 2025. This is a bill for an act to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of persons at work by regulating non-disclosure agreements relating to sexual harassment at work and for other purposes. In doing so, - [Constituency Question - Cost of Living Assistance](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-questions-shepparton-electorate-8/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:56): (1396) My question is to the Treasurer in the other place, and the information that I seek is how the Treasurer is assisting people during this cost-of-living crisis who are facing homelessness in my electorate. Simone called into my office in a distressed state as she cannot afford to pay her - [Second Reading - Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authroty Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-victorian-early-childhood-regulatory-authroty-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:20): I rise to stand and make a contribution to the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority Bill 2025. This is a bill for an act to establish the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, to provide for the Victorian early childhood worker register, to make related consequential amendments to other acts and for other purposes. - [Cleeland and O'Keeffe call for fairer renewable energy consultation and community benefits](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/cleeland-and-okeeffe-call-for-fairer-renewable-energy-consultation-and-community-benefits/) - The Nationals' Members for Euroa and Shepparton, Annabelle Cleeland and Kim O'Keeffe have jointly called on the Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D'Ambrosio, and VicGrid to overhaul their consultation process and deliver tangible benefits for regional communities hosting renewable energy projects. Following a meeting with the Minister, VicGrid's CEO, and Benalla Rural City Council, - [Members Statement - Renewable Energy Infrastructure](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-renewable-energy-infrastructure/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:03): Constituents in my electorate are disgusted that the 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan, which was released by the government in August, has had no community consultation or consideration of the impact on the local community. The final plan has added a completely new renewable energy zone east of Shepparton, which was not originally included in - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Wishing the Class of 2025 Every Success](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-wishing-the-class-of-2025-every-success/) - Dear Editor, As the final exams draw near, I'd like to take a moment to wish every Year 12 student the very best of luck. This time of year can be filled with nerves, excitement, and pressure. But it is also a moment to reflect on just how far you've come. The past 13 years - [Local fishing clubs encouraged to cast a line for fishing](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/local-fishing-clubs-encouraged-to-cast-a-line-for-fishing/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, is encouraging local fishing and angling clubs to apply for funding through the Stronger Fishing Clubs Grant Program. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 per club to help support projects such as: Fishing lessons for multicultural groups, women, First Nations people and all-abilities programs Club - [Constituency Question - Stage 3 Shepparton Line Upgrade](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-stage-3-shepparton-line-upgrade/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:46): (1311) My question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and the information that I seek is: will the completion of stage 3 of the Shepparton line upgrade include extra carriages to address the overcrowding at peak times currently being experienced? Overcrowding is a significant issue on the Shepparton line, leaving many travellers - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - National Carers Week](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-national-carers-week/) - Dear Editor, National Carers Week is an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary contribution and share a light on the vital role carers play across our region. Each day, unpaid carers provide essential emotional, physical and practical support whether that be family members, friends or people in the community who are ageing, living with disability, mental - [O'Keeffe calls for clarity on Shepparton Line Upgrade](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-clarity-on-shepparton-line-upgrade/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe has called on the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Gabrielle Williams to provide clarity as to when the completion of Stage 3 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade be delivered. Speaking in Parliament, Ms O'Keeffe also asked the Minister if the completion will include additional carriages to address the - [Damning verdict on regional roads assessment](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/damning-verdict-on-regional-roads-assessment/) - The ongoing neglect of Victoria's road network has been exposed with latest data from the Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) which provides a rating assessment on Victorian roads. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe said that it is no surprise that the AusRAP assessment delivered a damning verdict on the state of many - [Latest data further exposes Labor's housing crisis](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/latest-data-further-exposes-labors-housing-crisis/) - New data from the Council to Homeless Persons' highlights Victoria's housing crisis has worsened in almost every key measure, revealing surging rents, social housing waitlist and thousands of people forced into homelessness and housing stress. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe has described the latest data "not surprising", and the Allan Labor Government has - [Local multicultural organisations encouraged to apply](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/local-multicultural-organisations-encouraged-to-apply/) - 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 - [No more delays on so called "road blitz"](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/no-more-delays-on-so-called-road-blitz/) - 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 - [Steep rise in crime across Greater Shepparton district](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/steep-rise-in-crime-across-greater-shepparton-district/) - 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 - [Minister needs to address the appalling and unsafe crumbling roads](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/minister-needs-to-address-the-appalling-and-unsafe-crumbling-roads/) - 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 - [Labor's closure of Parentline a shock to Victorian workers and families](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-closure-of-parentline-a-shock-to-victorian-workers-and-families/) - 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 - [Labor's VicGrid Bill passes amid political storm](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-vicgrid-bill-passes-amid-political-storm/) - 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 visits Shepparton District to hear from key stakeholders on the rising incidents of crime](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/shadow-minister-for-police-visits-shepparton-district-to-hear-from-key-stakeholders-on-the-rising-incidents-of-crime/) - 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 - [Members Statement - Lutfiye Kavci and Vicki Scott](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-lutfiye-kavci-and-vicki-scott/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:22): I wish to acknowledge and congratulate two outstanding women in my community, Lutfiye Kavci and Vicki Scott, who were recently inducted into the 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Lutfiye is a family violence survivor who survived a horrific attempted murder by her ex-husband in 2021, suffering multiple stab wounds that required - [Second Reading - Domestic Animals Amendment (Rehoming Cats and Dogs and Other Matters) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-domestic-animals-amendment-rehoming-cats-and-dogs-and-other-matters-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:24): I rise to make a contribution to the Domestic Animals Amendment (Rehoming Cats and Dogs and Other Matters) Bill 2025. It has been fun hearing everyone talk about their pets. It is probably a bit of a surprise, but I am actually petrified of dogs. I have always been scared of dogs. Jade - [Motions - Budget 2025-26](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-budget-2025-26/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:24): I am pleased to finally get to speak to the budget. The state budget highlights the reality and disadvantage that regional communities face due to this government’s financial mismanagement. It has simply become so hard for so many just to make ends meet, and this government has a lot to answer for. - [Adjournment - Homelessness](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-homelessness/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:12): (1322) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Housing and Building, and the action I seek is that the minister provides the number of public houses that are currently sitting empty in the Shepparton electorate. I have been made aware that there are many houses that are awaiting repairs or - [Urgent action needed to address public housing shortage in Shepparton District](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/urgent-action-needed-to-address-public-housing-shortage-in-shepparton-district/) - 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 - [O'Keeffe slams Labor's $13 million machete bin fiasco](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-slams-labors-13-million-machete-bin-fiasco/) - 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 - [Second Reading - Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medication Administration in Residential Aged Care) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/1974/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (20:18): I rise to make a contribution to the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medication Administration in Residential Aged Care) Bill 2025. That is a mouthful. This is a bill that has come before the house to amend the principal act, the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981, to further provide for - [Second Reading - Australian Grands Prix Amendment Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-australian-grands-prix-amendment-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:11): I am feeling a bit hungry now, actually, after that contribution. I have not had lunch yet – the Italian delights. I rise to make a contribution on the Australian Grands Prix Amendment Bill 2025. This is a bill for an act to amend the Australian Grand Prix Act 1994 to extend the - [Members Statement - Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-emergency-services-and-volunteers-fund/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:54): This past week the community have started to receive their rates notices, and my office has been inundated with residents shocked at the significant increase of the emergency services tax. In some cases people are paying more for the emergency services tax than the rates themselves, with some experiencing a doubling - [Labor switches off cost of living relief](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labor-switches-off-cost-of-living-relief/) - 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, - [Second Reading - Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medication Administration in Residential Aged Care) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-drugs-poisons-and-controlled-substances-amendment-medication-administration-in-residential-aged-care-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (20:18): I rise to make a contribution to the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medication Administration in Residential Aged Care) Bill 2025. That is a mouthful. This is a bill that has come before the house to amend the principal act, the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981, to further provide for the - [Public sector cuts to put regional agriculture at risk](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/public-sector-cuts-to-put-regional-agriculture-at-risk/) - Regional farming communities across Victoria are bracing for significant impacts as public sector job cuts threaten the vital support services that underpin the state’s agriculture industry. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has expressed her deep concerns at the proposed job cuts within Agriculture Victoria and related government departments, warning that the move - [Helping communities thrive with new health grants](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/helping-communities-thrive-with-new-health-grants/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is urging local community groups and organisations to apply for VicHealth’s Growing Healthy Communities grants. With $4.7 million in funding available, applications are now open and will close on 30 October 2025. Ms O’Keeffe said the grants help locals strengthen social connections and community engagement. “These grants - [Shine a spotlight on diversity: Multicultural Awards nominations open](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/shine-a-spotlight-on-diversity-multicultural-awards-nominations-open/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is calling on locals to nominate dedicated individuals and organisations for the 2025 Multicultural Awards for Excellence. Now in its 24th year, the Awards highlight the outstanding achievements of those who embrace diversity, foster cross-cultural understanding, and enrich the social fabric of our communities. “This is a - [WIN News Shepparton - Agriculture Victoria Funding Cuts - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 19th August 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-agriculture-victoria-funding-cuts-kim-okeeffe-comments-19th-august-2025/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe speaking with WIN News Shepparton about the Allan Labor Government’s recent decision to cut funding to Agriculture Victoria and the direct impact this will have on regional Victoria. https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/R00124470015_ef122b28-7b0b-4183-bc6e-3d6a1ed05c59.Encoding.mp4 - [Alarming rise in family violence incidents across Shepparton District requires extra police and a dedicated Family Violence Response Team](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/alarming-rise-in-family-violence-incidents-across-shepparton-district-requires-extra-police-and-a-dedicated-family-violence-response-team/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has called on the Minister for Police and Community Safety, Anthony Carbines, in Parliament to address the significant police shortages impacted by the rise in family violence incidents in the Shepparton District. Ms O'Keeffe is also calling for a dedicated Family Violence Response Team and increased police - [Second Reading - Domestic Building Contracts Amendment Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-domestic-building-contracts-amendment-bill-2025-2/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:18): I rise to make a contribution on the Domestic Building Contracts Amendment Bill 2025. The bill is for an act to amend the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, the Building Act 1993, the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012 and the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025 and for other purposes. Primarily the - [Members Statement - Shepparton Electorate Homelessness](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-shepparton-electorate-homelessness/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:50): Last week was Homelessness Week and a grim reminder of the desperate need for housing. I attended a number of events run by the Salvation Army, and the message was the same: homelessness statistics are rising and we simply do not have enough housing. We are in a housing and homelessness - [Committee Report - Public Accounts and Estimates Committee Report on the 2024-25 Budget Estimates](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/committee-report-public-accounts-and-estimates-committee-report-on-the-2024-25-budget-estimates/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:56): I rise to speak on the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee report on the 2024–25 budget estimates. The budget is a reflection of the severe neglect of regional communities, and regional Victorians deserve so much better. Despite the rhetoric, this budget is full of cuts, deferrals, neglect and missed opportunities. The - [Nathalia hit hard as gas runs out](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/nathalia-hit-hard-as-gas-runs-out/) - Regional Victorians are once again under attack from the Allan Labor Government’s anti-gas agenda, with the closure of Solstice Energy compressed natural gas (CNG) pipeline. Nathalia residents and business owners will be hit hard by the closure of the town’s CNG closure by the end of 2026. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe - [Second Reading - Domestic Building Contracts Amendment Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-domestic-building-contracts-amendment-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:18): I rise to make a contribution on the Domestic Building Contracts Amendment Bill 2025. The bill is for an act to amend the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, the Building Act 1993, the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012 and the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025 and for other purposes. Primarily the bill - [Emergency Services Tax burns household budgets across Victoria](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/emergency-services-tax-burns-household-budgets-across-victoria/) - The impact of the Emergency Services Tax will hit households with rate notices arriving this month. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, said that the Allan Labor Government’s underhanded tax grab will hit country Victorians the hardest, ripping millions of dollars out of households with little regard for rising cost-of-living pressures already felt - [Homelessness Week raises the alarming housing crisis](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/homelessness-week-raises-the-alarming-housing-crisis/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has said that Homelessness Week is incredibly important to shine a spotlight on the urgent need for safe, secure housing and bringing communities together to raise awareness and to think about what it means to be homeless. "We know that every day of the year, people are - [Liberals and Nationals secure investigation into childcare regulator failures](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/liberals-and-nationals-secure-investigation-into-childcare-regulator-failures/) - The Victorian Nationals and Liberals have secured an independent investigation into the state’s childcare regulator after serious allegations emerged of child sexual abuse in Victorian childcare centres. The Legislative Council passed a motion moved by the Liberals and Nationals which will see the Victorian Ombudsman conduct a full investigation into the performance of the quality - [Second Reading - Local Jobs First Amendment Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-local-jobs-first-amendment-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:48): Today I rise to make a contribution on the Local Jobs First Amendment Bill 2025. The bill is for an act to amend the Local Jobs First Act 2003 to clarify the obligations of suppliers and agencies under the Local Jobs First scheme and provide additional enforcement powers for the Local Jobs First - [Constituency Questions](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-questions/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:49): (1202) My question is to the Minister for Police. The information that I seek is what is being done to address the significant police shortages currently impacted by the rise in family violence at the Shepparton station. I recently met with Superintendent Brett Kahan, who raised his concerns, with an alarming - [Members Statement - Family Violence](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-family-violence-2/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:54): Last week we had a community policing forum, and I want to thank the Shepparton police for connecting with the community, providing vital information and answering questions. Crime remains a significant community concern, and we have had a 20 per cent rise in crime to the end of March. An alarming 75 per - [Labor's transmission takeover tramples on the rights of regional landholders](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-transmission-takeover-tramples-on-the-rights-of-regional-landholders/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, joined the protest on the steps of Parliament, rallying against the Allan Labor Government's proposed National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Bill 2025, which fails to respect the rights and concerns of regional landholders across the state. "It is a disgrace that regional farmers and - [Commonwealth Games debacle continues one year out from Glasgow](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/commonwealth-games-debacle-continues-one-year-out-from-glasgow/) - For regional Victorians, we should be marking the calendar off being one year out from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, yet nobody is celebrating the countdown. Instead, we are paying the price for the former Minister for the Commonwealth Games, now Premier Jacinta Allan and the Labor Government's financial mismanagement. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, - [WIN News Shepparton - Bungled Myki Rollout - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 22nd July 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-bungled-myki-rollout-kim-okeeffe-comments-22nd-july-2025/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, speaking with WIN News Shepparton about the Allan Labor Government's bungled Myki rollout, where it has been confirmed that 37 stations across the state will be excluded from Stage 1 of the government's rollout of Myki readers at train stations, including Nagambie to Shepparton. - [Regional Victorians disadvantaged from lack of Myki rollout](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/regional-victorians-disadvantaged-from-lack-of-myki-rollout/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has said that regional Victorians are continuing to be disadvantaged by the Allan Labor Governments bungled Myki upgrade. From the 2023-24 Victorian State Budget, the Allan Labor Government allocated $543.6 million towards the public transport ticketing asset renewal project with a completion date of quarter four of - [ABC Goulburn Murray - Wire Rope Safety Barriers - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 18th July 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/abc-goulburn-murray-wire-rope-safety-barriers-kim-okeeffe-comments-18th-july-2025/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, speaking with ABC Goulburn Murray about the state of damaged wire rope safety barriers along the Midland Highway between Tatura and Mooroopna. - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - International Dairy Week](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-international-dairy-week/) - Dear Editor, I wish to congratulate the organisers of International Dairy Week for hosting an exceptionally successful event this year. As the biggest event of its kind in Australia, IDW gains significant international attention, truly putting Tatura on the global map. I was delighted by the increase in attendance at this year's event and to - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Greater Shepparton PSA Neighbourhood Policing Forum](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-greater-shepparton-psa-neighbourhood-policing-forum/) - Dear Editor, I highly encourage all interested residents and local businesses to attend the upcoming Greater Shepparton PSA Neighbourhood Policing Forum that is taking place next Wednesday night (July 23) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm online. The forum will be facilitated by Victoria Police and is a wonderful opportunity for the community to hear firsthand from - [O'Keeffe calls for action on neglected wire road safety barriers](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-action-on-neglected-wire-road-safety-barriers/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on the Allan Labor Government and the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, to repair the damaged wire rope road safety barriers along the Midland Highway that have been sitting damaged for months. “My office has been contacted by concerned constituents about the - [WIN News Shepparton - Big Pear Proposal - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 7th July 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-big-pear-proposal-kim-okeeffe-comments-7th-july-2025/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe speaking with WIN News Shepparton about a proposal of constructing a Big Pear for a tourism attraction in Shepparton. - [Voices of young Victorians heard in Parliament](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/voices-of-young-victorians-heard-in-parliament/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has described this year’s YMCA Youth Parliament recently held as “inspiring”. The annual event held by YMCA in the Victoria Parliament, provides a unique opportunity for young Victorians, aged between 16 and 26, to stand up and be heard. “I recently had the opportunity to chair a - [Labor's transmission takeover disrespects regional landholders](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-transmission-takeover-disrespects-regional-landholders/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has said that the Allan Labor Government’s proposed National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Bill 2025 disrespects regional landholders across the state including across the region. Under the proposed legislation currently before the Victorian Parliament, government officials and transmission companies would be allowed to access - [Latest drought assistance does not go far enough](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/latest-drought-assistance-does-not-go-far-enough/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has said that the latest drought assistance announcement by the Allan Labor Government does not go far enough and has called on the government to provide more support to farmers across rural and regional Victoria. “The latest $75 million in drought relief is welcomed for farmers in - [Community food relief program applications open](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/community-food-relief-program-applications-open/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local community and volunteer groups to apply for the 2025-2026 Community Food Relief Program – Local Grants. Some of the successful applicants in the last round of funding included the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre, South Shepparton Community House, and the Numurkah Community Learning Centre. - [New precinct structure plan highlights need for bus service review](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/new-precinct-structure-plan-highlights-need-for-bus-service-review/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has said the recent approval of the new Shepparton South East Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) again highlights the desperate need for better transport services and support of the Shepparton bus review she has been long calling for. The latest approval by the Minister for Planning, Sonya Kilkenny, - [Labor's latest gas announcement is nothing more than a 'con'](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-latest-gas-announcement-is-nothing-more-than-a-con/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has said the Allan Labor Government’s latest announcement on gas delivers nothing more than a con. Despite the Premier’s latest spin, the truth is clear: Labor is doubling down on its anti-gas agenda. “The government is continuing to wage its ideological war on how Victorians cook, heat - [Minister questioned on on-going rise in crime across Shepparton District](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/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 - [Matters of Public Importance - Government Performance](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/matters-of-public-importance-government-performance/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:33): Phew, I am not quite sure how to come back after some of those comments from the member for Pascoe Vale. I rise to support the member for Brighton’s matter of public importance: That this house condemns the Allan Labor government for a decade of debt, deficits, infrastructure blowouts and mismanagement - [Second Reading - Roads and Ports Legislation Amendment (Road Safety and Other Matters) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-roads-and-ports-legislation-amendment-road-safety-and-other-matters-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:49): Today I rise to make a contribution on the Roads and Ports Legislation Amendment (Road Safety and Other Matters) Bill 2025. The bill that we are debating seeks to amend a number of acts related to the roads and road safety and ports and freight portfolios, including but not limited to the - [Constituency Question - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-shepparton-electorate-11/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:51): (1182) My question is to the Minister for Community Safety, and the information that I seek is what is being done to address the ongoing rise of crime in my electorate. In a matter of weeks my community has experienced some terrifying incidents. On 2 June two teenagers received suspected machete wounds - [Members Statement - Motor Neurone Disease](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-motor-neurone-disease/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:50): I want to acknowledge a fantastic event on Monday, Parliament’s first Big Freeze. It was so great to see all members coming together to support our member for Pakenham. What an amazing event and result, raising over an incredible $54,000 for MND research. Emma should be really proud of the incredible - [O'Keeffe calls for urgent regional roads repairs](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-urgent-regional-roads-repairs/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has urged the Allan Labor Government to prioritise and repair the most unsafe and damaged roads in the regions that are putting lives at risk. In the 2025/26 Victorian State Budget, the Allan Labor Government invested $976 million in regional roads funding designated to fix potholes and - [Don't just pause the pain, scrap the tax altogether](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/dont-just-pause-the-pain-scrap-the-tax-altogether/) - The Allan Labor Government has backed down on its new Emergency Services Tax, pausing it for farmers over the next 12 months. This follows the huge rally that saw thousands of Victorians protest on the steps of Parliament as well as months of community outrage and sustained pressure from the Liberals and Nationals. The Nationals’ - [Minister invited to come and see firsthand the appalling state of our roads](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/minister-invited-to-come-and-see-firsthand-the-appalling-state-of-our-roads/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has invited the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, to come and see firsthand the appalling works that have been completed on repairing the Katamatite-Shepparton Road after speaking in Parliament recently. “The Minister, as part of her duty of care as Minister for Roads and - [Committee Report - Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee Inquiry into Workplace Surveillance](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/committee-report-legislative-assembly-economy-and-infrastructure-committee-inquiry-into-workplace-surveillance/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:50): I rise to speak on the final report of the inquiry into workplace surveillance undertaken by the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee, of which I am deputy chair. The committee investigated the extent to which surveillance data is being collected, shared, stored, disclosed, sold, disposed of and otherwise utilised in - [Members Statement - Emergency Services and Volunteers Tax](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-emergency-services-and-volunteers-tax/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:13): I want to acknowledge the thousands of people who turned up on the steps of Parliament last Tuesday in protest of the new emergency and fire services and volunteers tax. The rally saw CFA volunteers, farmers, businesspeople and many Victorians all impacted by this cruel tax – all of which are - [Adjournment - Katamatite-Shepparton Road](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-katamatite-shepparton-road/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:03): (1172) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action that I seek is for the minister to come and see the appalling works that have been done on repairing the Katamatite-Shepparton Road. This busy stretch of road is one of the worst in my - [Motions - Crime](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-crime/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:13): I move, by leave: That this house calls on the Labor government to immediately bring forward the machete ban rather than waiting until September, noting that crime in Greater Shepparton has risen by 19.7 per cent and every day the ban is delayed puts the residents of Greater Shepparton’s lives at risk. - [O'Keeffe visits Numurkah Royal Flying Doctors Service for National Volunteers Week](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-visits-numurkah-royal-flying-doctors-service-for-national-volunteers-week/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has paid tribute to the invaluable work of local volunteers during a recent visit to the Numurkah branch of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) as part of National Volunteers Week. Ms O’Keeffe met with local volunteers and staff to thank them for their ongoing dedication to - [Second Reading - Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-gambling-legislation-amendment-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:37): Today I rise to make a contribution to the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. I think everyone in this place agrees that we need to do more when it comes to gambling harm and supporting people with addiction. There have been many stories shared in this place, and I myself have shared - [Northern Victoria left high and dry as drought conditions worsen](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/northern-victoria-left-high-and-dry-as-drought-conditions-worsen/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is calling on the Allan Labor Government to urgently provide drought support for farmers across Northern Victoria, who are facing increasingly dry conditions. Ms O’Keeffe met with farmers from across the region on the steps of Parliament this week who were protesting the new Emergency Services & - [Record debt plagues another Labor Budget](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/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](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/liberals-and-nationals-to-scrap-labors-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. - [Budget must deliver for Northern Victoria](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/budget-must-deliver-for-northern-victoria/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has outlined the critical projects and initiatives that must be funded in tomorrow’s Victorian Budget. The Allan Labor Government is expected to cut billions of dollars from essential services, with $2.5 billion in public education cuts already confirmed. The government also continues to go ahead with projects - [Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund Tax a disgrace](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/emergency-services-and-volunteers-fund-tax-a-disgrace/) - With the support of the Greens, the Legalise Cannabis Party and the Animal Justice Party, the Allan Labor Government’s disgraceful Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025 has been pushed through Parliament. The dirty deal to get the legislation passed follows “Scrap the Tax” protests on the steps of Parliament this - [Road funding must be a priority in Victorian Budget](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/road-funding-must-be-a-priority-in-victorian-budget/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is demanding a significant increase in road maintenance funding in the 2025/26 Victorian Budget, which will be handed down on May 20. Despite the dire condition of regional roads across the state, the last Victorian Budget showed that road maintenance funding was 16 per cent lower than - [Men’s Shed Funding Program open for applications](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/mens-shed-funding-program-open-for-applications/) - Applications are now open for the 2025–26 Men’s Shed Funding Program, with grants of up to $100,000 on offer. Applications that focus on inclusiveness and accessibility will be highly favoured, with funding available for several purposes, including: the construction of new Men’s Sheds, including the conversion of existing buildings the refurbishment, extension, or upgrade of - [Parliament Prize entries now open](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/parliament-prize-entries-now-open/) - Applications for the 2025 Parliament Prize are now open for students across the state, with The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, encouraging local students to apply. The Parliament Prize asks students what they would say to Parliament if they were a Member of Parliament and invites them to submit their own 90-second Member’s - [Strathmerton workers must receive government support](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/strathmerton-workers-must-receive-government-support/) - This week in Parliament, The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on the Minister for Regional Development, Jaclyn Symes, to provide ongoing support to those directly impacted by the closure of Bega Cheese Strathmerton. The announcement of the phased down closure by mid-2026 of Bega’s operations in Strathmerton will see 300 people - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR – PACING FOR PINK](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-pacing-for-pink/) - Dear Editor, A big congratulations to the Shepparton Harness Racing Club who held another hugely successful Pacing for Pink event earlier this month raising $38,000 in support of the McGrath Foundation. Funds raised go directly toward Breast Care Nurses, who do an incredible job supporting their patients, and we are very fortunate to have a - [O’Keeffe calls for action on dangerous Kialla intersection](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-action-on-dangerous-kialla-intersection/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has urged the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, to fund an upgrade of the River Rd and Goulburn Valley Highway intersection in Kialla. The intersection sits on a major highway and with the extensive growth in Kialla, including in the Riviera Park Estate, the - [Second Reading - Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-justice-legislation-amendment-miscellaneous-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:48): The member for Hastings was criticising the member for Mildura about being a little bit all over the shop. I am sorry, I think I might have to call you out as well on that one. But I did enjoy your contribution – The ACTING SPEAKER (John Mullahy): Through the Chair. Kim O’KEEFFE: Back - [Constituency Question - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-shepparton-electorate-10/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:47): (1102) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and I ask: will the minister commit to funding an upgrade at the River Road and Goulburn Valley Highway intersection? The dangerous intersection has become notorious in our region, with multiple crashes in recent months and again recently with two - [Second Reading - Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-workplace-injury-rehabilitation-and-compensation-amendment-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:21): I rise to make a contribution on the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill 2025. The bill seeks to make a number of amendments to the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and Accident Compensation Act 1985. Largely the amendments in the bill seek to improve the experiences - [Members Statement - Shepparton Pacing for Pink](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-shepparton-pacing-for-pink/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:41): On Sunday 4 May I attended the Shepparton Harness Racing Pacing for Pink fundraiser in support of the McGrath Foundation, with over 200 attending the luncheon and hundreds more outside supporting the events at the track. Funds raised through the event go towards funding breast care nurses, who do such an incredible job supporting - [Adjournment - Bega Cheese](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-bega-cheese/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:19): (1139) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Regional Development in the other place, and the action I seek is for the minister to meet with me and Moira Shire Council regarding the closure of Bega Cheese, Strathmerton. The announcement that Bega Cheese will close its Strathmerton site is devastating news - [Statement from the Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/statement-from-the-member-for-shepparton-district-kim-okeeffe/) - The announcement of Bega Cheese’s decision to close its Strathmerton site is devastating news for its 300 workers, their families, suppliers, contractors and the broader community across the Goulburn Valley. This is a huge loss of an iconic long term local business and major employer of the town and region, and a clear example of - [Nominations open for Senior of the Year Awards](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/nominations-open-for-senior-of-the-year-awards/) - Nominations are now open for all six categories of the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. The awards shine a spotlight on older Victorians and the crucial role they play in creating connected communities and driving reform. The six categories for 2025 are: The Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year Council on the - [Minister declines invitation to tour region’s shocking roads](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/minister-declines-invitation-to-tour-regions-shocking-roads/) - The Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, has declined an invitation to experience the appalling condition of the Shepparton region’s roads with a local truck driver. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, recently toured some of the Goulburn Valley’s most dangerous roads with Stewart Edgar of Sutherland Transport Services. Mr Edgar - [ABC Goulburn Murray - Goulburn Valley Highway/Graham Street Intersection Upgrade - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 20th March 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/abc-goulburn-murray-goulburn-valley-highway-graham-street-intersection-upgrade-kim-okeeffe-comments-20th-march-2025/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking with ABC Goulburn Murray about the promised intersection upgrade of Goulburn Valley Highway and Graham Street in Shepparton. - [ANZAC Prize now open to secondary students](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/anzac-prize-now-open-to-secondary-students/) - Local secondary students are encouraged to enter the 2025 Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize competition. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, said the competition is open to students in Years 9-12, with an incredible prize on offer. “This is a wonderful opportunity for secondary students to increase their understanding and appreciation of our military - [“Scrap The Tax” and kill off Labor’s latest cash grab](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/scrap-the-tax-and-kill-off-labors-latest-cash-grab/) - The Victorian Nationals have launched their “Scrap The Tax” campaign, aimed at killing off yet another shameless cash grab from the Labor Government. The latest attempt to add another cash grab from regional Victorians comes in the form of a sneaky new emergency services tax which Labor is seeking to have introduced in under three - [Truck driver shares his daily experience on our appalling roads](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/truck-driver-shares-his-daily-experience-on-our-appalling-roads/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is once again calling on the Victorian Government to reverse a decade of regional road neglect and invest in critical road maintenance. Ms O’Keeffe recently spent the morning with Stewart Edgar of Sutherland Transport Services on a road trip in his truck. “Stewart reached out and invited - [Second Reading - Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-building-legislation-amendment-buyer-protections-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:04): I rise to make a contribution to the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025. The bill is to amend the Building Act 1993, the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, the Sale of Land Act 1962, the Subdivision Act 1988 and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 and for other purposes. Some of the amendments - [Members Statement - Val Barrass](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-val-barrass-2/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:53): I was incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Val Barrass, who passed away on 17 March aged 93. Val was a special friend to me and an outstanding and much-loved member of our community. Val was well known across the region, particularly for her love and support of local sport - [Adjournment - Shepparton Electorate Roads](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-electorate-roads/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:13): (1107) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action I seek is that the minister join me for a tour of the dangerous roads in my electorate with Mr Stewart Edgar from Sutherland Transport Services. Just last week Stewart contacted me requesting that I join - [Minister invited to experience firsthand the dangers faced by local truckies](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/minister-invited-to-experience-firsthand-the-dangers-faced-by-local-truckies/) - In Parliament this week, The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, invited the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, to join her and a local truck driver for a tour of the appalling and dangerous roads in the Shepparton electorate. Ms O’Keeffe was recently contacted by Mr Stewart Edgar from Sutherland Transport - [No timeline on Shepp Line Upgrade](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/no-timeline-on-shepp-line-upgrade/) - In response to questioning from The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, the Victorian Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, has indicated there is no completion date in sight for Stage 3 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade. While the Minister restated knowledge on the public record about the status of Stage 3, she - [Get your Breast Screen done today](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/get-your-breast-screen-done-today/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is urging all women to book in for a 10-minute breast screen that could save their life. Between 2022 and 2024 nearly 50 per cent of Victorians aged 50 to 74 did not participate in a breast screen despite the importance of early detection in successfully treating - [Labor hits regional Victorians hard with another tax](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labor-hits-regional-victorians-hard-with-another-tax/) - The Emergency Services Volunteers Fund, nothing more than a re-branded and expanded Fire Services Tax, passed Parliament last week despite strong opposition from The Nationals. From July 1, everyday Victorians – homeowners, businesses and farmers – will be financially impacted by this latest new tax grab. Throughout Victoria, homeowners, businesses and farmers will now shoulder - [Labor Government continues to fail to act on crime](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labor-government-continues-to-fail-to-act-on-crime/) - The passage of a bill through the Victorian Parliament last week introduced bail reforms that are still weaker than those from 12 months ago, and the legislation only rolls back elements of the Allan Labor Government’s previous weakening of the law. The Labor Government previously blocked bills from the Victorian Liberals and Nationals to strengthen - [Landcare Grant applications open](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/landcare-grant-applications-open/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local volunteer groups to apply for Victorian Landcare Grants with project grants of up to $20,000 available. Some of the successful applicants in 2024 include the Goulburn Murray Landcare Network, VicNoTill, the Congupna and Tallygaroopna Landcare Group, the Waranga Catchment Landcare Collective and the Harston - [Second Reading - Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-gambling-legislation-amendment-pre-commitment-and-carded-play-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:48): I rise to make a contribution on the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. The bill seeks to amend the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the Casino Control Act 1991 to establish the necessary legislative and regulatory framework for mandatory carded play and precommitment on electronic gaming machines in Victoria. This side - [Constituency Question - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-questions-shepparton-electorate-7/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:41): (1048) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the information I seek is: when will works begin on the intersection of the Goulburn Valley Highway and Graham Street in Shepparton? This is a dangerous intersection on a major road with high-volume traffic. The upgrade, which was announced - [O’Keeffe asks for action on intersection upgrade](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-asks-for-action-on-intersection-upgrade/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety in Parliament for a time frame on when works will begin on the Goulburn Valley Highway and Graham Street intersection upgrade. The Victorian Government committed $700,000 in 2022 to deliver traffic signals to improve the safety and operation of - [O’Keeffe calls for Shepparton Station carpark upgrade](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-shepparton-station-carpark-upgrade/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on the Minister for Transport Infrastructure to visit Shepparton Railway Station to see firsthand the desperate need for a carpark upgrade. The existing carpark is home to just 45 spaces, completely inadequate given the increasing level of demand on Shepparton Line V/Line services. Speaking from - [Members Statement - Shepparton Electorate Schools](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-shepparton-electorate-schools/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:53): I had the absolute pleasure of recently visiting Mooroopna Primary School, Shepparton East Primary School, St Francis Primary School Nathalia and Bourchier Street Primary School in Shepparton to present school badges and certificates. It is always such a proud day, with some of the families, friends and carers in attendance. I also - [Members Statement - Monsignor Peter Jeffrey](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-monsignor-peter-jeffrey/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:54): I wish to thank Father Monsignor Peter Jeffrey for his dedication and service. He recently retired after serving as a Catholic priest for 61 years. Monsignor is loved by all of the community and has helped so many people within the community, regardless of their faith or circumstances. I also want to - [Members Statement - North End Bakehouse](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-north-end-bakehouse-2/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:53): People are coming from wide and far to get their hands on Australia’s best vanilla slice and Australia’s best hot cross bun. A big congratulations to Matt and his team at North End Bakehouse Shepparton and Mooroopna, who have done it again, taking the two titles at the 2025 Baking Association - [WIN News Shepparton - Petition for Shepparton Bus Review - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 8th January 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-petition-for-shepparton-bus-review-kim-okeeffe-comments-8th-january-2025/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe speaking with WIN News Shepparton about sponsoring a Parliamentary petition calling for a Shepparton bus services review. - [WIN News Shepparton - Shepparton Line Upgrade Delays - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 11th February 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-shepparton-line-upgrade-delays-kim-okeeffe-comments-11th-february-2025/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District speaking with WIN News Shepparton about the Allan Labor Government's mismanagement of the Shepparton Line Upgrade. - [WIN News Shepparton - Infrastructure Victoria Draft 30-Year Strategy Calling for More Bus Services in Shepparton - 5th March 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-infrastructure-victoria-draft-30-year-strategy-calling-for-more-bus-services-in-shepparton-5th-march-2025/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe speaking with WIN News Shepparton about Infrastructure Victoria recently released Draft 30-Year Strategy calling for more bus services in Shepparton and surrounds. - [Adjournment - Shepparton Rail Line](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-rail-line/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:04): (1043) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and the action I seek is for the minister to visit the Shepparton railway station to see why funding is desperately needed to upgrade the existing car park. Currently there are just 45 car parks at the station, and with only five - [Constituency Question - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-shepparton-electorate-9/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:03): (1022) My question is for the Treasurer. Will the Treasurer continue to provide the Victorian Queensland fruit fly program funding in the 2025–26 budget? Fruit growers from across my electorate are deeply concerned about funding lapsing for an area-wide management plan, which could lead to Queensland fruit fly numbers increasing by up - [Lack of local bus services on Infrastructure Victoria’s radar](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/lack-of-local-bus-services-on-infrastructure-victorias-radar/) - Infrastructure Victoria has recommended in Victoria’s draft 30-year infrastructure strategy that more bus and coach services are run in Shepparton with additional stops, extensions of existing routes and funding for extra services all forming part of the recommendation. The draft recommendation highlights that new suburbs in Shepparton have no bus services at all and reiterates - [Funding available for country football netball clubs](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/funding-available-for-country-football-netball-clubs/) - Country football and netball clubs can now apply for funding under the latest round of the Country Football and Netball Program. Up to $250,000 is available per LGA, with clubs required to submit their proposals to their LGA for consideration. Projects in Greater Shepparton and Moira must secure local funding to match Sport and Recreation - [Minister must commit to fruit fly funding](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/minister-must-commit-to-fruit-fly-funding/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, is demanding that the Minister for Agriculture funds the Fruit Fly Program across the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) in the 2025-26 Victorian Budget. Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) numbers have been managed under an Area Wide Management Program for the GMV since funding was first introduced in 2017/18. The - [Second Reading - Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-regulatory-legislation-amendment-reform-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:39): I rise to make a contribution to the Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2025. This bill marks the third bill of this type in the last several years, where the government has sought to make changes to various acts through an omnibus bill. The bill before the house today includes almost 40 proposals - [Sporting Club Grants Program now open](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/sporting-club-grants-program-now-open/) - The Sporting Club Grants Program is now accepting applications for 2025, with The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, encouraging all local clubs to apply for funding. This year, much of the funding is focused on supporting volunteers and officials, with grants of up to $5,000 available for projects that enhance the skills and knowledge - [Second Reading - Energy and Land Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Bill 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-energy-and-land-legislation-amendment-energy-safety-bill-2025/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:24): I rise to make a contribution on the Energy and Land Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Bill 2025. The bill amends a variety of acts related to the energy and resources portfolio, including the Electricity Safety Act 1998, the Gas Safety Act 1997, the Pipelines Act 2005, the Land Act 1958 and the Energy Safe Victoria Act 2005. Seemingly - [Members Statement - Nick Vittorio](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-nick-vittorio/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:31): I was incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Nick Vittorio. Nick was a much-loved member of our community, as was his late wife Nina, who passed away last April. It was a dream come true for Nick and Nina when they opened their own small business the Casablanca pizza and - [Social housing stocks drop dramatically](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/social-housing-stocks-drop-dramatically/) - Alarming data from the Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services (RoGS) has revealed that Victoria has slumped to new lows in social housing dwellings, with fewer dwellings in 2024 than in 2015. As of 30 June 2024, Victoria had a total of 64,223 social housing dwellings, a reduction of 497 from the same time in - [Crime continues to rise under weak bail laws](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/crime-continues-to-rise-under-weak-bail-laws/) - With crime on the rise across the state, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has finally admitted that her government’s soft on crime policies are not working, directing the Attorney-General and the Police Minister to review current bail laws. Crime across the state continues to escalate with the criminal incident rate 12.5 per cent higher year on - [Minister asked to provide a timeline on the Shepparton Line Upgrade](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/minister-asked-to-provide-a-timeline-on-the-shepparton-line-upgrade/) - Speaking from Parliament, The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has asked the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to provide a timeline for when Shepparton will receive promised additional train services. Stage 3 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade was due to be completed in 2023, as announced by the then Minister - [O’Keeffe calls on Minister to fund bus service review](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-on-minister-to-fund-bus-service-review/) - In the first sitting week of Parliament for 2025, The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, called on the Minster for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to fund the Shepparton bus review. Ms O’Keeffe also tabled a petition on behalf of the community which is frustrated that the region does not have adequate, updated - [Second Reading - Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-justice-legislation-amendment-anti-vilification-and-social-cohesion-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (11:23): I rise to stand and make a contribution to the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024, and I thank the leading speaker, the member for Malvern, for his contribution and for the efforts that he has put in in really working on this bill and bringing some serious concerns to - [Constituency Question - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-shepparton-electorate-8/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:49): (962) My question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport. Minister, when will nine return weekly train services be delivered on the Shepparton line as promised? In August 2021 the then Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, now the Premier, stated that stage 3 of the Shepparton line upgrade would be completed - [Shepparton to host international Women Economic Forum 2025](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/shepparton-to-host-international-women-economic-forum-2025/) - Kim O’Keeffe, The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, said she was delighted to announce that Shepparton will get to launch the Women Economic Forum in November this year, an international event for female leaders. “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our region on the world stage,” she said. Whilst speaking at the event in - [Adjournment - Shepparton Electorate Bus Services](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-electorate-bus-services-2/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:07): (973) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the action I seek is that the minister provides funding for a bus service review for the Shepparton electorate. It has been more than 15 years since our last review, and as you can imagine, my electorate has experienced - [Fire trucks taken off road in peak of summer](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/fire-trucks-taken-off-road-in-peak-of-summer/) - The number of available Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) trucks has been reduced by 15 per cent after United Firefighters Union (UFU) members unanimously supported work bans on up to 30 trucks due to their ageing and dangerous conditions. The UFU has also stated that 42 per cent of the FRV fleet is beyond its replacement - [Looking for permanent storge space](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/looking-for-permanent-storge-space/) - Over the years I have seen many instances where the community has needed to be supported. It is during those times that we see our community step up and support those in need. I will never forget how our community came together during COVID and also during the 2022 floods. The saying 'it takes a - [Rural road emergencies on the rise](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/rural-road-emergencies-on-the-rise/) - Ambulance Victoria data from its 2023-24 Annual Report has shown a consistent and alarming rise in the number of rural road emergencies attended as Victoria’s road network continues to deteriorate. Since 2018-19, the total number of rural emergency road incidents attended by Ambulance Victoria increased by 24.5 per cent, while urgent Code 1 incidents have - [Paper tickets here to stay as Myki mismanagement continues](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/paper-tickets-here-to-stay-as-myki-mismanagement-continues/) - A $1.7 billion upgrade of Victoria’s public transport ticketing system is in chaos with reports emerging that parts of the consortium overseeing the upgrade have walked away with timelines not being met. The 15-year contract to update the system was won by Conduent Transportation in mid-2023 and included the introduction of new technology to allow - [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Back to school](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-back-to-school/) - LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Back to school As a new school year approaches, I would like to wish our teachers, students, staff and families a great year ahead. Last year I had the pleasure of visiting many primary and secondary schools across my electorate and it was really fantastic to get to meet and - [O’Keeffe calls on government to reverse skills funding cuts](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-on-government-to-reverse-skills-funding-cuts/) - As Victoria scrambles to address skills shortages across sectors as diverse as construction and healthcare, the Allan Labor Government has made another callous cut to crucial training funding. Vital Skills First funding has been slashed from Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) with the axing of the 10 per cent funding premium set aside for students to - [Snap a pic for the pothole calendar](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/snap-a-pic-for-the-pothole-calendar/) - Regional Victorians are being urged to snap pictures of the worst potholes in the state in a new competition to put more pressure on the Allan Labor Government to take proper action and improve the appalling and unsafe state of regional roads. The Nationals and Liberals are running a statewide photo competition with the worst - [Labor’s health merger mess](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-health-merger-mess/) - The Allan Labor Government has announced forced health service mergers across the state following years of financial mismanagement and neglect of Victoria’s health system. The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, said: “12 Local Health Service Networks will come into operation on July 1 this year, yet there is no detail on how these networks - [Help steer Shepparton to a bus service review](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/help-steer-shepparton-to-a-bus-service-review/) - As Greater Shepparton continues to grow, bus routes and services are no longer meeting demand, with The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, sponsoring a petition for a bus service review of the region. The last review was completed more than 15 years ago, well before extensive residential developments occurred across Kialla, Congupna and - [Over 700 students enter Christmas Card competition](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/over-700-students-enter-christmas-card-competition/) - The walls of Kim O'Keeffe's office are covered with over 700 entrants of her Christmas Card competition. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe said that she was so delighted to receive many entrants from incredibly talented students from across the electorate, all of which have brought so much Christmas joy to her office. - [Fire Services Levy doubles highlighting Labor's disastrous financial mismanagement](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/fire-services-levy-doubles-highlighting-labors-disastrous-financial-mismanagement/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has condemned the Allan Labor Government's decision to increase the fire services levy with its re-branded Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund. The proposed changes to the fire services levy are set to double the amount that Victorian property owners pay each year. Ms O'Keeffe said regional Victorians - [Second Reading - Justice Legislation Amendment (Committals) Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-justice-legislation-amendment-committals-bill-2024/) - 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 - [Adjournment - Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-goulburn-ovens-institute-of-tafe/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:14): (957) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Skills and TAFE in the other place, and the action I seek is that the minister provide a plan on how Shepparton GOTAFE are going to be able to provide adequate training, considering more than 60 critical jobs are set to be scrapped - [Motions - Government Performance](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-government-performance-7/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:05): I move, by leave: That this house condemns the Premier and Labor for their 10-year record of failure by starving regional Victorians of their fair share, with regional communities only receiving 13 per cent of the Allan Labor government’s infrastructure spend this financial year. Leave refused. - [Motions - Government Performance](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-government-performance-6/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:00): I move, by leave: That this house condemns the Premier and Labor for the 10-year record of failure by risking the lives of regional Victorian road users by reducing regional road resurfacing and rehabilitation by 95 per cent in the previous year alone. Leave refused. - [Motions - Government Performance](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-government-performance-5/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (11:03): I move, by leave: That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Greenvale for Labor’s 10 years of failure and for putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop, forcing Greenvale residents to pay the price for Labor’s mismanagement and miss out on the roads - [Motions - Government Performance](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-government-performance-4/) - 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. - [Motions - Government Performance](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-government-performance-3/) - 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. - [Second Reading - Aged Care Restrictive Practices Substitute Decision-maker Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-aged-care-restrictive-practices-substitute-decision-maker-bill-2024/) - 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 - [Motions - Budget Papers 2024-25](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-budget-papers-2024-25/) - 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 - [Members Statement - Greg Coghlan](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-greg-coghlan/) - 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, - [Land tax financial pressure exposed](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/land-tax-financial-pressure-exposed/) - Victorians are struggling to pay Labor’s highest-in-the-nation property taxes on time, as new figures confirm that more than one-in-three unpaid land tax bills are more than 12 months overdue. The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) 2023-24 annual report confirms 33.45 per cent of overdue debt – that is, unpaid tax bills are more than - [Government slashes road surfacing budget](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/government-slashes-road-surfacing-budget/) - Potholes and deteriorated roads are set to get worse, with the debt-ridden Allan Labor Government slashing resurfacing and rehabilitation works to a third of what was being fixed three years ago. Data released in performance reports linked to the May budget reveal the shockingly low amount of rehabilitation work that will be carried out across - [Labor's neglect for rural and regional roads continues](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-neglect-for-rural-and-regional-roads-continues/) - New data from the State Government has revealed the Allan Labor Government’s neglect for rural and regional roads across the state, with the area of road maintenance undertaken falling by 95 per cent. Data published in the Department of Transport and Planning annual report shows the area of road “rehabilitated or resurfaced” in regional Victoria - [Bus stop leaves local residents without public transport](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/bus-stop-leaves-local-residents-without-public-transport/) - Local residents of Harmony Retirement Village have been forced to walk up to a kilometre to catch a bus, after the Zurcas Lane, Shepparton bus stop was closed without warning in May last year. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, wrote to the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams back in - [LTE - Remembrance Day 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/lte-remembrance-day-2024/) - Dear Editor, Monday saw a number of wonderful local events take place right across the Shepparton District to commemorate Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day, observed on the 11th of November each year right around Australia, provides not only an opportunity to mark the end of World War I, but to honour those who have served and - [LTE - Deliver our promised fire truck](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/lte-deliver-our-promised-fire-truck/) - Dear Editor, When the Shepparton Fire Station was informed that they would be receiving a new pumper platform fire truck, and that it would be arriving within weeks, firefighters at the station undertook the required specialised training in anticipation of the arrival of the new truck. However, it was a shock then for our firefighters - [Motions - Government Performance](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-government-performance-2/) - 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, - [Motions - Government Performance](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-government-performance/) - 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. - [Second Reading - Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-education-and-training-reform-amendment-bill-2024/) - 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 - [Members Statement - Goulburn Valley Health](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-goulburn-valley-health/) - 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 - [Members Statement - Tatura Primary School](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-tatura-primary-school/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:58): Tatura Primary School recently celebrated 150 years of education. Congratulations to the principal Susanne Gill, teachers, staff, students and their families past and present as they all celebrate this wonderful milestone. The school has welcomed thousands of students over the years and played an important role in shaping the future of their - [Members Statement - Australian Meat Industry Council](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-australian-meat-industry-council/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:57): I wish to congratulate Brad and his team from Brad’s Magic Meats in Shepparton, who were recently awarded the best traditional beef sausage in Victoria with their gourmet sweet chilli beef sausage at the 2024 Australian Meat Industry Council state sausage and best butchers awards in Melbourne. As you can imagine, people - [Adjournment - Dhurringile Prison](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-dhurringile-prison/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:23): (789) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Corrections in the other place, and the action I seek is that the minister pauses the decommissioning of Dhurringile Prison. The recent announcement that Dhurringile Prison was closing at the end of August was a shock and has had a significant impact - [Constituency Questions - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-questions-shepparton-electorate-6/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:47): (798) My question is to the Minister for Police, and the information that I seek is what is being done to address the rise of crime in my electorate. Last weekend two men armed with a machete and a piece of wood tried to break into a Shepparton home before fleeing - [Adjournment - Shepparton Electorate Ambulance Services](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-electorate-ambulance-services/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:13): (827) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Ambulance Services, and the action I seek is the establishment of a mobile intensive care paramedic, MICA, unit in the Shepparton district. Despite numerous business cases and requests from local paramedic team managers, the Shepparton region is the only region within the - [Adjournment - Fruit Fly](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-fruit-fly/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:31): (879) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Agriculture, and the action that I seek is that the minister reinstate the funding for the Queensland fruit fly eradication program. The announcement that this funding will end in June next year has raised grave concerns in the agriculture and horticulture industries - [Constituency Questions - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-shepparton-electorate-7/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:52): (848) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the information that I seek is: when will the minister provide more funding to fix the appalling condition of the roads in my electorate? In the announcement this week the minister announced some road-repairing funding that only included - [Constituency Question - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-shepparton-electorate-4/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:51): (618) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the information I seek is: what is being done to address road safety in the Shepparton electorate? My electorate has had a run of horrific fatal road accidents in the past few months, and my thoughts are with - [Constituency Question - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-shepparton-electorate-5/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:44): (662) My question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the information I seek is: when will the minister undertake an extensive bus service review for Shepparton? It has been 15 years since a review was last carried out, and it is well overdue. The current services do not - [Adjournment - Housing](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-housing/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:13): (687) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Housing in the other place, and the action I seek is that the minister comes to Shepparton and meets with the local housing agencies to hear firsthand about the housing crisis in my electorate of Shepparton district. My office has been inundated - [Constituency Question - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-shepparton-electorate-6/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:49): (692) My question is to the Minister for Health. The minister has stated there will be a decrease in the funding that will be paid in relation to future health service budgets. Given GV Health is already millions in deficit, the information I seek is what health services will be cut - [Adjournment - Land Tax](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-land-tax/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:04): (713) My adjournment matter is to the Treasurer, and the action I seek is for the Treasurer to provide the information as to why the land tax threshold went from $300,000 to $50,000. My office has been inundated with constituents right across my electorate that have been severely financially impacted by - [Constituency Questions - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-questions-shepparton-electorate-5/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:53): (712) My question is to the Minister for Health, and the information I seek is: how will the minister address the staff shortages at Goulburn Valley Health when the hospital is experiencing regular requests to put a freeze on staff recruitment? I was contacted by a staff member from GV Health - [Constituency Questions - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-questions-shepparton-electorate-4/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:46): (412) My question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the information I seek is: when will the minister undertake an extensive bus service review for Shepparton? It has been 14 years since a review was last carried out, and it is well overdue. The current services do not - [Adjournment - Shepparton Bypass](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-bypass-2/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:14): (467) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and the action I seek is that the minister meet with me and the Greater Shepparton City Council to discuss the future of the Shepparton bypass. This would be an opportunity for the minister to see the design of stage 1 of - [Constituency Question - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-shepparton-electorate-2/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:03): (488) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action I seek is: how is the minister going to improve road safety for Victorians in 2024? 299 lives were lost in 2023 as of 12 December. That is a 24 per cent increase on the previous year and the - [Adjournment - Goulburn Valley Vending Service](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-debate-goulburn-valley-vending-service/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:04): (523) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the action I seek is that the minister retract the decision to enter into a vending machine agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific. This decision will result in the loss of business to a long-term Shepparton business owner. Mr Greg Coghlan - [Constituency Question - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-shepparton-electorate-3/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:54): (558) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Minister, what is being done to improve safety at the Kialla West Primary School pedestrian crossing? Five years ago a horrific accident occurred at the crossing, causing serious injuries to a family and a student of the school. This - [Adjournment - Shepparton Bypass](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-bypass/) - 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 - [Constituency Question - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-question-shepparton-electorate/) - Kim O'KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:44): (176) My question is to the Minister for Small Business, and I ask: when will critical flood relief payments be made to businesses who have applied and qualified for flood relief grants but have not yet received their payment? It has been eight months since the floods, and our region is - [Adjournment - Shepparton Sports and Events Centre](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-sports-and-events-centre/) - 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 - [Constituency Questions - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-questions-shepparton-electorate-2/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:45): (292) My constituent question is to the Minister for Education, and I ask: what is the future plan for the current Verney Road School site when the school relocates to the former Wanganui Park Secondary school site? This will leave another redundant site in a residential area. We have had a - [Adjournment - Shepparton Electorate Bus Services](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-electorate-bus-services/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:42): (309) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Public Transport, and the action I seek is that the minister funds an extensive bus service review for Shepparton. It has been 14 years since a review was last carried out, and it is well and truly overdue. The current services do not - [Constituency Questions - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-questions-shepparton-electorate-3/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:09): (352) My question is to the Minister for Housing in the other place, and the information I seek is: when will we see the rollout of the Victorian housing statement, which pledges to build 800,000 new homes over the next decade to boost housing supply and affordability in regional and rural Victoria? - [Adjournment - Goulburn Valley Health](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-goulburn-valley-health/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:26): (127) My adjournment matter is to the Minister for Health, and the action I seek is that the minister funds in this year’s budget stage 2 of the Goulburn Valley Health redevelopment. This past week the minister visited the GV Health hospital site with no mention of future funding for stage - [Adjournment - Verney Road School](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-verney-road-school/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:04): (43) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Education, and I ask her to fully fund stage 1 and commit to stage 2 of the development and relocation of the Shepparton Verney Road School to the former Wanganui school site. The $24.8 million funded for stage 1 is not enough. - [Constituency Questions - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/constituency-questions-shepparton-electorate/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:59): (126) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. On 20 April we had a horrific accident at the intersection of Labuan Road and the Murray Valley Highway in which a truck and two cars were involved. Tragically, the accident claimed the lives of five people. My condolences go - [Adjournment - Shepparton Electorate School](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/adjournment-shepparton-electorate-school/) - Kim O'KEEFFE (Shepparton) (19:06) : (173) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Education and the action that I seek is that the minister meet with the principal of the Greater Shepparton Secondary College, the principal of Shepparton Notre Dame college and local stakeholders to find a solution to address the current issues the - [OneFM - Catch up with Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe - 15th June 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/onefm-catch-up-with-kim-okeeffe-member-for-shepparton-15th-june-2023/) - This interview first aired on Thursday 15th June 2023 on One FM 98.5 Shepparton. Breakfast announcer on One FM Terri Cowley interviews the Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe. - [Josh for Breakfast - Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 Mornings - Kim O'Keeffe talks the State Budget Spending & Debt, plus the Parliamentary Flood Inquiry - 13th April 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/josh-for-breakfast-triple-m-goulburn-valley-95-3-mornings-kim-okeeffe-talks-the-state-budget-spending-debt-plus-the-parliamentary-flood-inquiry-13th-april-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on Josh for Breakfast - Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 Mornings about the State Budget spending and debt, plus the Parliamentary flood inquiry on Thursday 13th April 2023. - [Josh for Breakfast - Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 Mornings - State Member, Kim O'Keeffe gives an update on what 2023 will hold - 17th January 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/josh-for-breakfast-triple-m-goulburn-valley-95-3-mornings-state-member-kim-okeeffe-gives-an-update-on-what-2023-will-hold-17th-january-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton speaking on Josh for Breakfast - Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 Mornings about an update on what 2023 will hold on Tuesday 17th January 2023. - [WIN News Shepparton - Federal Government Disaster Funding - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 3rd July 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-federal-government-disaster-funding-kim-okeeffe-comments-3rd-july-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton about the Federal Government's recent announcement of $1.8 billion in disaster funding with Victoria facing the prospect of missing out on funding on Monday 3rd July 2023. - [ABC Goulburn Murray - Kim O'Keeffe - Housing and Service Provider Investment Needed - 7th June 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/abc-goulburn-murray-kim-okeeffe-housing-and-service-provider-investment-needed-7th-june-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on ABC Goulburn Murray calling for more housing and service provider investment is needed to help tackle homelessness across the Shepparton District and the wider state of Victoria. - [WIN News Shepparton - Kim O'Keeffe - Roads and Shepparton Bypass - 22 May 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-kim-okeeffe-roads-and-shepparton-bypass-22-may-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton about the upcoming Victorian State Budget, state of roads and future of Shepparton Bypass funding on Monday 22nd May 2023. - [WIN News Shepparton - Kim O'Keeffe - Shepparton School Bus Stop Violence - 22 May 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-kim-okeeffe-shepparton-school-bus-stop-violence-22-may-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton about recent violence occurring at a Shepparton school bus stop and calling on the Department of Education to help schools affected by the violence on Monday 22nd May 2023. - [WIN News Shepparton - Kim O'Keeffe - Surgery Waitlist - 5 May 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-kim-okeeffe-surgery-waitlist-5-may-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton about elective surgery waitlists and patients waiting up to six months for critical surgery on Friday 5th May 2023. - [WIN News Shepparton - Kim O'Keeffe - Federal Budget - 1 May 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-kim-okeeffe-federal-budget-1-may-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton about the upcoming Federal Budget and priorities to be funded for the Shepparton District on Monday 1st May 2023. - [WIN News Shepparton - Kim O'Keeffe - Parliamentary Flood Inquiry - 14 April 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-kim-okeeffe-parliamentary-flood-inquiry-14-april-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton about the current Parliamentary Inquiry into the October 2022 flood events and encouraging local residents across the Shepparton District to make a submission on Friday 14th April 2023. - [OneFM - Catch up with Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe - 24th August 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/onefm-catch-up-with-member-for-shepparton-kim-okeeffe-24th-august-2023/) - This interview first aired on Thursday 24th August 2023 on One FM 98.5 Shepparton. Breakfast announcer on One FM Terry Cowley interviews the Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe. - [Josh for Breakfast - Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 Mornings - Kim O'Keeffe Comments on the Commonwealth Games Situation - 19th July 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/josh-for-breakfast-triple-m-goulburn-valley-95-3-mornings-kim-okeeffe-comments-on-the-commonwealth-games-situation/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on Josh for Breakfast on Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 about the Commonwealth Games Situation on Wednesday 19th July 2023. - [Josh for Breakfast - Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 Mornings - Kim O'Keeffe on the funding for local infrastructure related to the Commonwealth Games - 7th August 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/josh-for-breakfast-triple-m-goulburn-valley-95-3-mornings-kim-okeeffe-on-the-funding-for-local-infrastructure-related-to-the-commonwealth-games-7th-august-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on Josh for Breakfast Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 Mornings about funding for local infrastructure related to the Commonwealth Games on Monday 7th August 2023. - [ABC Goulburn Murray - Kim O'Keeffe - More needs to be done to resolve teacher shortage at Greater Shepparton Secondary College - 18th July 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/abc-goulburn-murray-more-needs-to-be-done-to-resolve-teacher-shortage-at-greater-shepparton-secondary-college-kim-okeeffe-18th-july-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on ABC Goulburn Murray about more needs to be done to resolve and address the teacher storage at Greater Shepparton Secondary College on Tuesday 18th July 2023. - [Goulburn Valley needs on-time ambulances, not excuses](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/goulburn-valley-needs-on-time-ambulances-not-excuses/) - Goulburn Valley residents who need an ambulance are being forced to wait at least an hour as Victoria’s Triple-Zero response times become the worst in the nation. Fewer than two in three (65.6 per cent) emergency calls for an ambulance were answered on time – the lowest level of any state or territory – and - [O’Keeffe demands deadline for life-saving road repairs across regional Victoria](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-demands-deadline-for-life-saving-road-repairs-across-regional-victoria/) - Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe says a trucking business in her electorate faces more than $100,000 in unbudgeted repairs because of the appalling state of regional roads. In Parliament this week Ms O’Keeffe demanded Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne tell regional Victorians “When will increased funding be provided for adequate repairs and - [O’Keeffe calls for certainty on funding for Verney Road School Development and Relocation](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-certainty-on-funding-for-verney-road-school-development-and-relocation/) - MP Kim O’Keeffe has spoken in Parliament and called for the Minister of Education, The Hon. Natalie Hutchins, to fully fund Stage 1, and commit to Stage 2 funding, of the development and relocation of Verney Road School. Ms. O’Keeffe said that the $25 million funded for Stage 1 of the development and relocation of - [O’Keeffe demands answers about flood payments](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-demands-answers-about-flood-payments/) - The National’s Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe, took the urgent demand for flood relief payments to the floor of the Victorian Parliament this week. Ms O’Keeffe called on Government Services Minister Danny Pearson to explain when critical flood relief payments will be made to businesses and community members who have applied - and qualified - - [O’Keeffe says GV Health is far from complete and calls for funding for Stage 2](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-says-gv-health-is-far-from-complete-and-calls-for-funding-for-stage-2/) - Member for Shepparton and District, Kim O’Keeffe, says she is “dumbfounded” by Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas’ claims the Goulburn Valley Health redevelopment “is complete”. She took her demands for the urgent funding needed to “complete the project” to the floor of Parliament this week to ask when Stage 2 will be completely funded. “This past - [O'Keeffe calls on the Andrews Government to provide clarity around future of Horticultural Netting Program](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-on-the-andrews-government-to-provide-clarity-around-future-of-horticultural-netting-program/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on the Andrews Government to provide an update and status on the Horticultural Netting Program, as a result of the last round of applications of the program closed on October 17, 2022 in response to recent hailstorm events faced by local growers across the Shepparton District. - [O'Keeffe urges Shepparton District residents to have their say at flood inquiry](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-urges-shepparton-district-residents-to-have-their-say-at-flood-inquiry/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, is urging local residents to have their say in the Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee’s Inquiry into the 2022 floods. Ms O’Keeffe says the committee will be investigating the state’s readiness for, and response to, the devastating floods across northern Victoria in October. She says the inquiry - [O’Keeffe calls for action on former school sites](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-action-on-former-school-sites/) - More than a year since Greater Shepparton Secondary College moved to its amalgamated site, the former site of Mooroopna College, McGuire College and Wanganui Park Secondary College site are unused, boarded up and falling into disrepair. Ms O’Keeffe said that she has had continual interactions and conversations from the broader community regarding these abandoned sites and - [O'Keeffe says sadly the figures don't lie - regional roads are killing too many Victorians](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-says-sadly-the-figures-dont-lie-regional-roads-are-killing-too-many-victorians/) - Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe, took the Strathmerton tragedy in which five people died last month to the floor of the Victorian Parliament this week, demanding Roads and Road Safety Minister, Melissa Horne, immediately and urgently intervene to remedy the dangerous Labuan Rd and Murray Valley Hwy intersection. Ms O'Keeffe says her deepest and most - [State Budget must deliver for Regional Victoria](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/state-budget-must-deliver-for-regional-victoria/) - The Andrews Labor Government must give the Shepparton District its fair share in the upcoming State Budget after regional Victoria was left behind in the Federal Budget. The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, said investment in the Shepparton District is critically needed, as the Federal Government spruiked a budget that has short-changed regional Victorians. - [Shepparton schools need solutions](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/shepparton-schools-need-solutions/) - Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on Education Minister Natalie Hutchins to meet with local schools to discuss the issues they face. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Ms O’Keeffe asked the Education Minister to meet with staff from Greater Shepparton Secondary College and Notre Dame College, as well as education stakeholders in the region - [O’Keeffe slams Labor’s reckless funding cuts to grassroots health prevention](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-slams-labors-reckless-funding-cuts-to-grassroots-health-prevention/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe, has slammed the Andrews Labor Government's decision to slash 15 per cent from critical community preventative health programs. Ms O'Keeffe says those programs manage chronic disease and contributing factors including smoking, vaping, disability inclusion, unhealthy eating and physical inactivity. “The Andrews Labor Government’s cuts are reckless given Victoria’s - [Andrews Labor Government gets an F in running education says O'Keeffe](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/andrews-labor-government-gets-an-f-in-running-education-says-okeeffe/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, has labelled recent figures showing Victoria’s chronic teacher shortages as no surprise. Ms O’Keeffe says these recent figures further show the Andrews Government is asleep at the wheel, and has no solutions to deal with the state’s ongoing teacher shortages. She says of the 430 teachers and principals - [Time to have your say on Retirement Villages Act](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/time-to-have-your-say-on-retirement-villages-act/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe has invited the Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs, Tim McCurdy, to Shepparton to hear your feedback on the Retirement Villages Act. Ms O’Keeffe and Mr McCurdy are eager to get feedback on a variety of concerns, with a focus on entry and exit fees of retirement villages, - [O'Keeffe calls for urgent assistance to address homelessness](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-urgent-assistance-to-address-homelessness/) - While the Victorian Budget allocated $134 million to provide housing access and support for the homeless, the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe said it is nowhere near the amount urgently required to address the escalating number of individuals in need. “I have written to the Housing Minister, Collin Brooks, requesting he come to - [O’Keeffe welcomes $55 million investment to rebuild Numurkah Pioneers Lodge](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-welcomes-55-million-investment-to-rebuild-numurkah-pioneers-lodge/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, visited Numurkah Pioneers Memorial Lodge today to speak with the CEO, staff and residents, after it was announced the lodge will receive $55 million in this year’s State Budget. “This is a silver lining in what is a brutal State Budget. The Board and staff have been lobbying - [Shepparton District snubbed under Labor's horror budget](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/shepparton-district-snubbed-under-labors-horror-budget/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, says the Andrews Labor Government’s recent budget has shown its contempt for the Shepparton District and Regional Victoria. The brutal State Budget has slashed millions in funding from key portfolio areas including health, roads, emergency services, agriculture and infrastructure. Ms O’Keeffe said the regional development budget has again - [Victoria denied urgent flood recovery funding](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/victoria-denied-urgent-flood-recovery-funding/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has said it is hard to believe that one of the hardest hit regions devastated by flooding, has been left empty-handed by the Albanese Labor Government's $1.8 billion disaster recovery plan. While every other state will receive advance disaster recovery payments for declared natural disaster areas, Victorians - [LTE - Commonwealth Games disgrace](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/lte-commonwealth-games-disgrace/) - Letter to the editor Dear Editor, The cancellation of the Commonwealth Games is a huge letdown to regional Victoria, which would have seen the regions showcased on an international stage. This is a lost opportunity that would have also had an extraordinary economic benefit to the regions. Instead, this Government has once again failed regional - [MP slams decision to close NAB Bank in Tatura](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/mp-slams-decision-to-close-nab-bank-in-tatura/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has criticised the decision to close Tatura’s only bank, saying it will have a huge impact on the town that is already struggling to be provided with adequate banking services. The Commonwealth Bank closed in Tatura only 12 months ago, and the NAB is only open three - [O’Keeffe urges Minister to protect funding for Shepparton Bypass](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-urges-minister-to-protect-funding-for-shepparton-bypass/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has urged the Victorian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Jacinta Allan, to safeguard the $208 million already committed to the Shepparton Bypass. Speaking during Parliament on Tuesday, O’Keeffe urged Minister Allan to appeal to the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, to ensure that the - [Regional Victoria let down by Commonwealth Games cancellation](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/regional-victoria-let-down-by-commonwealth-games-cancellation/) - The Andrews Labor Government’s decision to scrap the 2026 Commonwealth Games again glaringly highlights its incompetence. It is an embarrassing case of financial mismanagement from a Government that is broke. The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, said the community feels disillusioned and disappointed by the cancellation of the Games. “This Labor Government has - [O’Keeffe calls for funding for the Shepparton Sports and Events Centre](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-funding-for-the-shepparton-sports-and-events-centre/) - This week in Parliament Kim O’Keeffe, the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, called on the Community Sport Minister, Ros Spence, to provide funding for the redevelopment of the Shepparton Sports and Event Centre. Ms O’Keeffe emphasised the need for fair distribution of the $2 Billion Regional Funding Package following the cancellation of the regional Commonwealth - [O’Keeffe calls for funding to address the region’s growing homelessness crisis](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-funding-to-address-the-regions-growing-homelessness-crisis/) - Kim O’Keeffe, the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, has called on the Housing Minister, Colin Brook, to ensure that our region is included in the $1 billion Regional Housing Fund, announced following the cancellation of the 2026 Regional Commonwealth Games. “We have not had anywhere nearly enough invested into housing in our region and the - [Vital cuts to education will hurt our most vulnerable, says O’Keeffe](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/vital-cuts-to-education-will-hurt-our-most-vulnerable-says-okeeffe/) - Despite assurances from the Department of Education that school staff would not be impacted to meet State Budget targets, shocking revelations have emerged that over 80 specialised teachers from the decades-long Visiting Teacher Service, have been made redundant. Visiting Teachers (VTs), highly experienced and adept in supporting students with specific disabilities and impairments, have been - [Struggling with cost-of-living? Speak up and be heard](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/struggling-with-cost-of-living-speak-up-and-be-heard/) - Kim O’Keeffe, the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, is urging people in the community to respond to a cost-of-living survey. “Families right across the Shepparton District are struggling to make ends meet, pay bills and put food on the table with the average Victorian family grocery bill is now $1,565 more than last year and - [Homelessness week comes to an end, but the conversation must continue](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/homelessness-week-comes-to-an-end-but-the-conversation-must-continue/) - As Homelessness Week reached its end, Kim O’Keeffe, the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, is urging the community to carry on the conversation and to tackle ways that we can address homelessness. “There are hundreds of people urgently waiting for housing across the district and my office is regularly contacted by local people in desperate - [Shaping the future of retirement villages](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/shaping-the-future-of-retirement-villages/) - Today the Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs, Tim McCurdy, joined the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, in the region to hear feedback on the Retirement Villages Act. Ms O’Keeffe thanked everyone that made an appointment to meet with Mr McCurdy and herself. “We had a really productive morning hearing from a wide range - [Buybacks threaten our region’s prosperity, says O’Keeffe](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/buybacks-threaten-our-regions-prosperity-says-okeeffe/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is deeply concerned about a new Federal water bill, which could see buybacks to recover more water from local irrigators. Ms O’Keeffe says these changes, if implemented, will have severe and far-reaching consequences for our region. “The Murray-Darling Basin is a lifeline for our community, providing vital - [The Victorian Government is against water buybacks – the Federal Water Minister needs to listen](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/the-victorian-government-is-against-water-buybacks-the-federal-water-minister-needs-to-listen/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, along with her National Party colleagues across regional Victoria, have successfully lobbied for the Victorian Government to continue to oppose water buybacks. The Nationals have been assured by the Victorian Labor Party and Water Minister, Harriet Shing MP, that it will continue its opposition to harmful buybacks - [Labor abandons Shepparton Bypass and Goulburn Valley communities](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labor-abandons-shepparton-bypass-and-goulburn-valley-communities/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is appalled by Federal Labor’s decision to axe the Shepparton Bypass, saying it is another example of Labor letting the Goulburn Valley region down. On Thursday, 16 November 2023, Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King released findings of the Government’s Federal Infrastructure Review, revealing that Stage 1 the - [Nationals Buyback Fightback Tour Reveals a Grim Reality for Basin Communities](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/nationals-buyback-fightback-tour-reveals-a-grim-reality-for-basin-communities/) - The Nationals' Buyback Fightback Tour has already visited Wodonga, Yarrawonga, Shepparton and Kyabram - and will tomorrow take the campaign against Federal Labor’s water buybacks to Robinvale and Mildura in Victoria's northwest. Farming communities in Northern Victoria are on the brink of devastation, and the entire state is set to pay a hefty price at - [O'Keeffe calls on State Transport Infrastructure Minister to provide certainty for the future of the Shepparton Bypass](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-on-state-transport-infrastructure-minister-to-provide-certainty-for-the-future-of-the-shepparton-bypass/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, this week in State Parliament, has called on the Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Danny Pearson to meet with Ms O’Keeffe and Greater Shepparton City Council to discuss the future of the Shepparton Bypass. Ms O’Keeffe said “this would be an opportunity for the newly appointed Transport - [O'Keeffe calls out ambulance delays](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-out-ambulance-delays/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has this week in Parliament, raised her concerns and called out the State Government over the ambulance crisis and wait times. Ms O’Keeffe said “there has been constant incidents raised regarding ambulance delays. The past 12 months, 20 Victorians lives have been lost. The Health Minister, Mary-Anne - [Rising road damage claims expose compensation crisis in Victoria](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/rising-road-damage-claims-expose-compensation-crisis-in-victoria/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has expressed concerns about the rising number of compensation claims for vehicle damage due to poor road conditions in Victoria, particularly highlighting the alarmingly low number of claims being paid. Recent data reveals a 414% increase in these claims over three years, with the number of claims - [O'Keeffe Demands Reversal of Road Safety Cuts, Calls for Action as Victorian Road Fatalities Hit 15-Year High](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-demands-reversal-of-road-safety-cuts-calls-for-action-as-victorian-road-fatalities-hit-15-year-high/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, brought urgent attention to the escalating road safety crisis in Victoria, raising a Constituency Question recently in Parliament. Addressing the Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne, Ms O'Keeffe highlighted the dire statistics of road fatalities within the state, seeking action to combat the increasing death - [O'Keeffe Challenges V/Line's Shift to Global Giant, Defending Local Small Business](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-challenges-v-lines-shift-to-global-giant-defending-local-small-business/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has spoken in Parliament and called on the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to retract the recent decision by V/Line to enter into a vending machine agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. This agreement will have a significant impact on a local business that - [O'Keeffe calls for funding commitment for Shepparton District's Neighbourhood Houses](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-funding-commitment-for-shepparton-districts-neighbourhood-houses/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, is calling on the Allan Labor Government to ensure ongoing funding for Neighbourhood Houses across the Shepparton District. "Our Neighbourhood Houses are the backbone of our communities, providing essential support and services to the community often during the most challenging of times," Ms O'Keeffe said. "From emergency - [Minister Responds to O'Keeffe's Request to Fund Stadium Redevelopment](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/minister-responds-to-okeeffes-request-to-fund-stadium-redevelopment/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, continues to lobby for the redevelopment of the Shepparton Sports Stadium but highlighted a significant hurdle in securing funding for the project. Despite years of advocacy, the progress hinges on the completion of a detailed design. "I have been lobbying for this redevelopment for many years, and - [New Land Tax Hikes Shepparton District Hard](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/new-land-tax-hikes-shepparton-district-hard/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has raised concerns about the Allan Labor Government's Land Tax Hikes and the significant financial impact this will have on Victorian residents. By lowering the tax-free threshold for land tax from $300,000 to $50,000 and introducing an additional flat tax of up to $975, the government has - [O'Keeffe Calls for Improved Road Safety Measures at Kialla West Primary School](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-improved-road-safety-measures-at-kialla-west-primary-school/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe has raised critical safety concerns regarding the pedestrian crossing at Kialla West Primary School in Parliament last week. Addressing the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, Ms O'Keeffe highlighted the need for improved safety measures at the school's crossing, citing a horrific accident that occurred - [O'Keeffe Calls on the Treasurer for Urgent Road Repairs Funding in May Budget](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-on-the-treasurer-for-urgent-road-repairs-funding-in-may-budget/) - Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe has called on the Treasurer Tim Pallas in Parliament today, demanding adequate funding in the upcoming May budget to repair the appalling, unsafe and deteriorating roads across the Shepparton District. "The state of our roads has been deteriorating dramatically, with cuts to the roads maintenance budget totalling 45 - [VCAT Removed from Renewables Appeal Process](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/vcat-removed-from-renewables-appeal-process/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, raised her major concerns in Parliament about the removal of the planning panel process, including the removal of third-party appeals to VCAT for Renewable energy projects. "This government is taking away the rights of regional communities, and there has been an outcry from landowners to remove the - [Education Incentives Highlight Underlying Challenges](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/education-incentives-highlight-underlying-challenges/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, says the education department’s decision to offer incentives of up to $80,000 to attract teachers to Greater Shepparton Secondary College highlights the critical issues the school is facing. Ms O’Keeffe is adamant the school should have been more strongly supported since its inception in 2020 and says - [Letter to the Editor - More Funding Needed for GV Health](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-more-funding-needed-for-gv-health/) - Dear Editor, The recent announcement of $10 million for health workers' accommodation at GV Health needs to be supported by a commitment to completing the hospital's redevelopment. The Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas has turned her back on finishing the redevelopment, with stage two yet to be funded. The site does not provide the full extent - [New Home for Shepparton Foodshare Amid Growing Community Need](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/new-home-for-shepparton-foodshare-amid-growing-community-need/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, is pleased to see the commencement of construction on a new home for Shepparton Foodshare. The new facility, located in Mooroopna, will serve as a base from which the organisation can continue its vital community work. "As a volunteer at Foodshare for two years, I saw firsthand - [O'Keeffe Calls for Shepparton District's Fair Share in Budget](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-shepparton-districts-fair-share-in-budget/) - As the State Budget approaches, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe is calling for the government to address the cost of living, the housing crisis, healthcare facilities, road maintenance, and broader infrastructure enhancements. "We are experiencing a housing crisis with over 2239 on the social housing waitlist alone, and that figure continues to - [O'Keeffe Calls on Overcrowding on Shepparton Train Addressed](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-on-overcrowding-on-shepparton-train-addressed/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe has called on the Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams to address the issue of overcrowding on the Shepparton train line. Ms O'Keeffe has raised concerns regarding the impact of overcrowded trains on the safety and wellbeing of passengers, particularly the elderly, those with disabilities - [Road safety a top priority for O'Keeffe](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/road-safety-a-top-priority-for-okeeffe/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe today in Parliament has raised concerns with the Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne regarding the rise in road fatalities in the region. "Reginal Victoria is experiencing a significant rise in road accidents and fatalities, and I urge the minister to address this as a matter of - [Ambulances ramped while funding is cut](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/ambulances-ramped-while-funding-is-cut/) - Disturbing footage has shown ambulances ramped outside of GV Health, and reports are emerging that crews were ramped for up to nine hours overnight. The footage follows another horror Budget from the Labor Government with funding cut from Ambulance Services. The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, said the Shepparton District deserves better than underfunded and under resourced ambulance services. - [Urgent review of Shepparton District's bus services needed](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/urgent-review-of-shepparton-districts-bus-services-needed/) - This week in Parliament, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe called on the Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams to undertake an extensive review of bus services in the Shepparton District. The last review was conducted 15 years ago, and the current services do not meet the region's growth and increased - [Coalition secure scrapping of Labor's Health Tax](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/coalition-secure-scrapping-of-labors-health-tax/) - The Victorian Liberals and Nationals have ensured visits to the GP will remain affordable and saved bulk-billing as the Allan Labor Government announces a long-overdue scrapping of its insidious Health Tax. In a significant backflip following months of campaigning from the Victorian Liberals and Nationals, Treasurer Tim Pallas yesterday announced Labor will exempt contractor GPs - [Health crisis raised by local, health workers exhausted and overwhelmed](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/health-crisis-raised-by-local-health-workers-exhausted-and-overwhelmed/) - The ambulance ramping that GV Health experienced this week, which left ten ambulances queued for up to nine hours and the region without available ambulances during that time, has highlighted once again that medical staff at the hospital are being pushed to their limits. "I was contacted by a very distressed emergency department nurse from - [Labor's brutal budget fails to deliver](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-brutal-budget-fails-to-deliver/) - The State Budget handed down on Tuesday has highlighted the reality our communities face because of the Allan Labor Government's financial mismanagement, with the Shepparton District missing out on critical funding and regional Victoria bearing the brunt of the government's failure to control its debt. The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe said that - [Check for errors in land tax bills](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/check-for-errors-in-land-tax-bills/) - New land tax thresholds introduced by the Allan Labor Government has seen many of our region’s landholders receiving a land tax bill for the first time this year. However, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe is urging landholders to check their liability before paying, as reports of land tax bills being incorrectly issued - [Fairer rates in Shepparton District](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/fairer-rates-in-shepparton-district/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe, along with her colleagues in The Nationals, is continuing to fight for a better deal for locals by ensuring residents in the Shepparton District are not paying more than their fair share of rates. A Parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services, which The Nationals successfully - [Lake Numurkah in need of attention](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/lake-numurkah-in-need-of-attention/) - During a recent small-town catch-up, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, met with members of the Numurkah community who raised their concerns about the poor condition of Lake Numurkah and its future. “For many years, the community have been advocating for improving the lake, and it has been a drawn-out, slow process,” Ms O’Keeffe said. Residents Pauline Bright - [Housing crisis in Shepparton District](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/housing-crisis-in-shepparton-district/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe has called on the Minister for Housing Harriet Shing in Parliament to urgently visit the region and meet with local housing agencies to address the severe housing crisis impacting the electorate. "My office has been inundated with people desperately seeking housing. Recently I was contacted by a - [LTE - Dhurringile Prison's shock shutdown](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-dhurringile-prisons-shock-shutdown/) - Dear Editor, The Allan Labor Government’s recent announcement of the closure of Dhurringile Prison has shocked our communities. After nearly six decades of operation, it is appalling the way the closure of the facility has been handled, with the staff not being given any notice. 160 staff turned up to work on Wednesday with no - [Labor's appalling decision to abolish gambling foundation](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-appalling-decision-to-abolish-gambling-foundation/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has said the Allan Labor Government has made an appalling and out-of-touch decision by abolishing the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF). “Putting an important organisation like the VRGF on the chopping board has put support for Victorians with a gambling problem further out of reach,” Mrs O’Keeffe - [SPC reduces peach and pear intake amid cost-of-living crisis](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/spc-reduces-peach-and-pear-intake-amid-cost-of-living-crisis/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe has said today's announcement that SPC will be slashing its canned fruit production and reducing its peach and pear intake by 40 per cent is another consequence of the cost-of-living crisis due to the Allan Labor Government's financial mismanagement. “This is causing great distress to SPC, our - [O'Keeffe calls for bail reform](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-bail-reform/) - This week in Parliament, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe highlighted the increasing crime rates in the Shepparton District and raised the frustrations and growing concerns of local business owners and residents. Ms O'Keeffe referred to several incidents which have occurred over the past few weeks, including multiple break-ins at Bicaro's Ristorante, an - [O'Keeffe questions Treasurer over Labor's land tax hike](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-questions-treasurer-over-labors-land-tax-hike/) - Regional Victorians are bearing the brunt of Labor’s financial mismanagement, with the recent land tax changes placing more financial pressures on both renters and landlords. With tens of billions in cost blow outs on infrastructure projects the Allan Labor Government’s decision to lower the tax-free threshold for land tax from $300,000 to $50,000 and introduce - [Health service cuts and hospital amalgamations impacting regional communities](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/health-service-cuts-and-hospital-amalgamations-impacting-regional-communities/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe has raised her concerns with the Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas regarding health service cuts in the Shepparton District, given the minister stated that there will be a decrease in the funding in relation to future health service budgets. "I have asked the minister in Parliament what health - [V/Line leaves local business in the lurch](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/v-line-leaves-local-business-in-the-lurch/) - Goulburn Valley Vending Service (GVVS) and its owner, Greg Coghlan, are still waiting for answers from the Victorian Government after it announced the local business will be shafted from Shepparton Railway Station in favour of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Mr Coghlan has owned, managed and operated the vending machines at Shepparton Railway Station for two decades, - [Community support the priority for Dhurringile](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/community-support-the-priority-for-dhurringile/) - Following the news that the Dhurringile Prison will close its doors at the end of August, local MPs have called on the Allan Labor Government to ensure that the community is properly supported going forward. The Nationals’ Members for Euroa and Shepparton, Annabelle Cleeland and Kim O’Keeffe, attended a briefing from the Minister for Corrections - [LTE - Basin communities the latest victims of buybacks](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/lte-basin-communities-the-latest-victims-of-buybacks/) - Dear Editor, The Federal Water Minister, Tanya Plibersek’s decision to issue tenders to buy out irrigation water entitlements from basin communities is nothing short of a disgrace. Despite a promise not to prioritise irrigation areas, the Albanese Labor Government is targeting our irrigation district for water buybacks. The livelihood of basin communities, particularly in Northern - [LTE - Grieving families pay the price for Labor's financial mismanagement](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/lte-grieving-families-pay-the-price-for-labors-financial-mismanagement/) - Dear Editor, The recent price hikes at the Shepparton Public Cemetery will have a severe impact on families in our community, particularly those already facing financial hardship. Burying a child in the Shepparton Public Cemetery now costs $3391, up from $565, a 500 per cent increase. Muslim burials have increased from $1450 to $3779, a - [Concerns mount amid key meeting to discuss health crisis](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/concerns-mount-amid-key-meeting-to-discuss-health-crisis/) - Concerned residents of the Shepparton District attended a community meeting on Wednesday July 24 to discuss the impact budget cuts and proposed hospital mergers are set to have on their local health services. The event, hosted by The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe with the Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister - [Damning flood report exposes Labor's failures](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/damning-flood-report-exposes-labors-failures/) - A key parliamentary flood report has exposed the government’s extreme failure in planning, preparing for, and responding to the 2022 floods. The Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee Report into the 2022 flood event in Victoria found that over 4000 properties were isolated or inundated across the Shepparton District electorate, demonstrating a clear failure from - [News bans on telemarketing and doorknocking](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/news-bans-on-telemarketing-and-doorknocking/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is urging the public to be aware of new bans on telemarketing and doorknocking under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. Starting from 1 May 2024, unsolicited telemarketing calls related to the VEU program were made prohibited, followed by a ban on doorknocking from 1 August 2024. - [Local roads ranked among state's worst amid budget cuts](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/local-roads-ranked-among-states-worst-amid-budget-cuts/) - A survey completed by RACV has revealed that poor road surface conditions have overtaken dangerous driver behaviour as the top safety concern for motorists. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, said the My Country Road Survey, which had over 7,000 respondents, listed roads within the Shepparton District among the top 20 with safety - [Call for action ahead of homelessness week](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/call-for-action-ahead-of-homelessness-week/) - In the lead-up to homelessness week, 6000 origami homes were placed on the steps of the Victorian Parliament, highlighting just one-tenth of the current public housing waiting list. "Victoria is in a housing crisis and it is devastating to see the number of people without a home," The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe - [Media Statement - Transparency needed around hospital mergers](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/media-statement-transparency-needed-around-hospital-mergers/) - For months, local communities have been advocating and protesting against the Allan Labor Government's mismanagement of Victoria’s Health system. However, it seems the government is still moving ahead with the merging of regional health services into five ‘local health service networks’, The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District said. Despite the Premier’s claims that there will - [O'Keeffe calls on Allan Labor Government to provide promised energy rebate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-on-allan-labor-government-to-provide-promised-energy-rebate/) - While Queensland and Western Australian residents have been receiving their first quarter 2024-25 Commonwealth Government electricity rebates since July 1, which will total $300 per household over the full year, Victorian residents are still waiting for Energy Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, to sign off on the rebates. With households and businesses doing it tough across the - [Nationals secure inquiry into Ambulance Victoria](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/nationals-secure-inquiry-into-ambulance-victoria/) - An inquiry will be established to investigate the performance, workplace culture, and procurement practices of Ambulance Victoria, following a motion passed in the Victorian Parliament’s upper house, brought forward by The Nationals and Liberals. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, said this inquiry is a crucial step toward addressing the issues impacting Ambulance - [Community Planning Groups needed in Moira Shire](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/community-planning-groups-needed-in-moira-shire/) - The Nationals' Members for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, and Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, have called for the establishment of Community Planning Groups across the Moira Shire to improve representation for residents. With the upcoming Local Government elections in October and with Moira Shire not being included, residents are increasingly concerned about how their voices will - [Labor's tax grab on short-stay accommodation](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-tax-grab-on-short-stay-accommodation/) - The Allan Labor Government's decision to introduce a 7.5% tax on short-stay accommodation, such as Airbnb, has been labelled a "severe setback for regional communities" by The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe. The Short Stay Levy Bill, which will apply to all bookings from 1 January 2025, will also allow local councils to - [Labor leaves Shepparton without critical firefighting equipment](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labor-leaves-shepparton-without-critical-firefighting-equipment/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has contacted the Minister for Emergency Services Jacyln Symes urging the government to reverse its decision after the Allan Labor Government reallocated a vital firefighting resource pumper platform to Metropolitan Melbourne. "The need for this fire truck was clearly identified and promised for a reason. Now the - [O'Keeffe calls for fully funded MICA unit](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-fully-funded-mica-unit/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe has called on the Minister for Ambulance Services, Mary-Anne Thomas, in Parliament, to establish a fully funded Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICA) unit in the Hume region which includes the Shepparton District. Ms O'Keeffe expressed her concern that despite multiple business cases and requests from local paramedic - [Students raise homelessness concerns, O'Keeffe calls for action](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/students-raise-homelessness-concerns-okeeffe-calls-for-action/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, recently spoke to Year 11 students at Notre Dame College about homelessness in the Shepparton region, following contact from concerned students. "Homelessness continues to be a significant issue in Greater Shepparton," Ms O'Keeffe said. "It was wonderful to hear from young people who care about this issue - [Housing project a first for Regional Victoria](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/housing-project-a-first-for-regional-victoria/) - The Victorian Government has acknowledged the urgent need for housing for the homeless in Shepparton by announcing a new 15-unit housing complex to support those experiencing homelessness and sleeping rough. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe has been a strong advocate for addressing the growing homelessness issue in the Shepparton District and has welcomed this - [Regional communities left behind as Labor dismantles road agency](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/regional-communities-left-behind-as-labor-dismantles-road-agency/) - Labor’s neglect of regional roads has reached a new low, with the Allan Government dismantling Regional Roads Victoria—the agency created to ensure regional communities have safe and reliable roads. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, said the decision shows the government’s continued disregard for the safety and wellbeing of regional Victorians. “Regional Roads - [Victoria's mental health crisis worsens despite $1 million](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/victorias-mental-health-crisis-worsens-despite-1-million/) - The Allan Labor Government's mismanagement of mental health has again been exposed, with waitlists for drug and alcohol treatment nearly doubling since the Covid pandemic, despite Labor's mental health tax raising $1 billion annually. A recent survey by the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) revealed a staggering 93 per cent surge in the number - [Community forum shines light on road safety concerns](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/community-forum-shines-light-on-road-safety-concerns/) - The Greater Shepparton Road Safety Community Forum was recently held in Shepparton, organised by Victoria Police to discuss the rising number of local road accidents and fatalities. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe said the forum was a great opportunity for the community to meet with the police, and to hear from GV - [Crime continues to surge under Labor](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/crime-continues-to-surge-under-labor/) - New data from the Crime Statistics Agency has revealed the Allan Labor Government's failure to address Victoria's growing crime crisis, with crime rates significantly increasing across the state. The latest statistics show that, for the 12 months to 30 June 2024, Greater Shepparton experienced a rise in total criminal incidents by 7.9 per cent, while - [Dialysis patients stranded as transport access is slashed](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/dialysis-patients-stranded-as-transport-access-is-slashed/) - Dialysis patients across regional Victoria are facing transport challenges after Ambulance Victoria cut back its transport services. For many, these services are a lifeline to their regular, life-saving treatments. Now, patients who once depended on these services are being told to make alternative arrangements or to use the Multi-Purpose Taxi Program, which offers discounted taxi - [Nationals' renewables plan puts local voices first](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/nationals-renewables-plan-puts-local-voices-first/) - Today, The Nationals launched a clear plan to put local voices first in the transition to renewables. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, said residents in the Shepparton District, like many across the state, have been left out of the conversation on renewable projects by the Allan Labor Government and multinational corporations. Ms - [Labor's funding cuts lead to deteriorating regional roads](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/labors-funding-cuts-lead-to-deteriorating-regional-roads/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, in Parliament this week to provide additional funding to fix the appalling condition of roads across the region, following the government’s re-announcement of the funding provided in the State Budget. “This week’s announcement included funding - [Fruit fly threats rises amid Labor's funding cuts](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/fruit-fly-threats-rises-amid-labors-funding-cuts/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has called on the Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence, in Parliament, to reinstate the funding for the Queensland fruit fly eradication program. The announcement that this funding will end in June next year has raised grave concerns in the agriculture and horticulture industries. the growing threat of - [Second Reading - Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-drugs-poisons-and-controlled-substances-amendment-pill-testing-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:22): Today I rise to make a contribution on the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024. We do know that there is a significant issue with drug substance abuse and also the criminal activity of drug crime. Music festivals are a place where young people are out to have - [Motions - Energy Policy](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-energy-policy/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:46): I move, by leave: That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Glen Waverley for forcing home owners to pay for costly gas appliance conversions with bills as high as $27,000, punishing renters with up to $65 more a week in rent and exasperating Victoria’s housing crisis. Leave refused. - [Motions - Suburban Rail Loop](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-suburban-rail-loop/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:55): I move, by leave: That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Glen Waverley for putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while slashing road maintenance funding by $127 million, leaving local roads in disrepair. Leave refused. Kim O’KEEFFE: I move, by leave: That - [Sporting clubs encouraged to apply for funding grants](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/sporting-clubs-encouraged-to-apply-for-funding-grants/) - The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, is urging local sporting clubs to apply for the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program, with grants of up to $5000 available to support clubs. Applications for this round of the program are open until October 11, with funding available across various categories, including: The - [Members Statement - Murray Slee](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-murray-slee/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:28): Today I rise to acknowledge the life of a true Shepparton icon, Murray Slee, who passed away on Friday at the remarkable age of 101. What truly stood out about Murray was his dedication to his family and to public service. Murray is known to be Shepparton’s longest serving councillor, spending - [Second Reading - Residential Tenancies and Funerals Amendment Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-residential-tenancies-and-funerals-amendment-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:14): Today I rise to make a contribution on the Residential Tenancies and Funerals Amendment Bill 2024. The bill is for an act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 in relation to Part 4A parks and to amend the Funerals Act 2006 in relation to funeral goods and services price lists, coffin price lists – - [Members Statement - Australian Red Cross](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-australian-red-cross/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:53): I would also like to congratulate Australian Red Cross on their 100 years of amazing service to our communities. - [Members Statement - Rotary Club of Nathalia](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-rotary-club-of-nathalia/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:52): The Rotary Club of Nathalia held their final meeting, after 61 years of service to the Nathalia community. The club presented a Paul Harris Fellow to Loula Oliver for her community service over many years and her role with Rotary. A Paul Harris Fellow is the highest honour you can receive as - [Members Statement - Mooroopna Park Primary School](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-mooroopna-park-primary-school/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:51): Last week I joined some of the students at Mooroopna Park Primary School for lunch as part of the school’s healthy food program. The food program provides morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea to ensure all students have access to a regular meal. The school has won numerous awards for this - [Second Reading - Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-health-legislation-amendment-regulatory-reform-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:12): Today I rise to make a contribution on the Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2024. Firstly, it was so wonderful to hear the member for Warrandyte’s announcement that she is expecting a baby boy. There is quite a baby boom happening in the chamber at the moment. We are very much - [Tiny Town Fund Now Open](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/tiny-town-fund-now-open/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local communities to apply for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Tiny Towns Fund. The fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to support projects that enhance tourism, liveability, and community pride in towns with populations of up to 5,000 people. Mrs O’Keeffe - [Members Statement - Mooroopna Primary School](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-mooroopna-primary-school-2/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:29): I wish to congratulate Mooroopna Primary School on celebrating 150 years of education. There were many past students, teachers and families who shared many wonderful memories of their time at the school. Celebrations included the unveiling of an honour board acknowledging all of the past principals of the school. It was wonderful - [Second Reading - Prahan Mechanics' Institute Repeal Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-prahan-mechanics-institute-repeal-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:39): Today I rise to stand and make a contribution on the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Repeal Bill 2024. I wish to acknowledge the lead speaker the Leader of the Nationals for his compelling and in-depth contribution and for sharing such a broad history of the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute and much more. I will - [Second Reading - Subordinate Legislation and Administrative Arrangements Amendment Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-subordinate-legislation-and-administrative-arrangements-amendment-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:16): Today I rise to stand and make a contribution on the Subordinate Legislation and Administrative Arrangements Amendment Bill 2024. As we have mentioned in the chamber, this is a fairly straightforward bill and perhaps it could have been done in a more timely manner to get this through the chamber. I do - [Up to $250,000 available for football and netball clubs](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/up-to-250000-available-for-football-and-netball-clubs/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local football and netball clubs to work with their councils to secure funding through the latest round of the Country Football and Netball Program. Grants of up to $250,000 are available to support upgrades to regional sporting facilities. “Regional councils can now apply for these - [Second Reading - State Sporting Legislation Amendment Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-state-sporting-legislation-amendment-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:41): Today I rise and stand to make a contribution on the State Sporting Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. The bill is, in all practical aspects, a spring-cleaning bill; however, there are one or two noteworthy clauses that appear to go somewhat beyond legislative spring-cleaning – namely, the abolishment of two advisory committees in - [Members Statement - Shepparton Business Enterprises](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-shepparton-business-enterprises/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:28): Shepparton has been named the best entrepreneurial city in the country. Bristax made the made the announcement after analysing 50 cities across the country. The report states that the location is an important factor for hopeful business startup founders and that Shepparton has the highest density of small business compared to the - [Motions - Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-construction-forestry-and-maritime-employees-union-2/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:35): I move, by leave: That this house condemns the Premier for wasting $40 billion on infrastructure blowouts due to the Premier’s decade of mismanagement and CFMEU corruption, depriving critical funding for the Shepparton bypass. - [Motions - Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-construction-forestry-and-maritime-employees-union/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:23): I move, by leave: That this house condemns the Premier for wasting $40 billion on infrastructure blowouts due to the Premier’s decade of mismanagement and CFMEU corruption, depriving GV Health of funding for stage 2 of GV Health’s redevelopment. - [Submissions open for workplace surveillance inquiry](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/submissions-open-for-workplace-surveillance-inquiry/) - The Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee has initiated an inquiry into workplace surveillance practices in Victoria. Submissions from the public are now being accepted, with the deadline being Wednesday, 31 July. The Nationals' Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, as Deputy Chair of the Committee, has encouraged all interested parties to participate in this - [Nominate now for Victorian Seniors Award](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/nominate-now-for-victorian-seniors-award/) - The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is urging members of the community to consider nominating a local, hardworking and dedicated senior volunteer for the upcoming Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. “There are so many wonderful seniors in our communities who selflessly dedicate their time and energy to make a positive impact,” Mrs - [Members Statement - Shepparton Electorate Crime](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-shepparton-electorate-crime/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:33): I wish to acknowledge Gina Sozzi, a proud business owner of Bicaro’s restaurant in Shepparton, who reached out to me recently to raise her concerns about the increasing crime rate in my electorate. Gina and her husband Sam’s restaurant has been broken into three times in the space of a month, - [O'Keeffe backs a fair go for all](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-backs-a-fair-go-for-all/) - Following the announcement of The Nationals launching a Fair School Bonus campaign, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe said that this is an important step in addressing the neglect faced by regional Victorians under Labor. "My office has been inundated by families feeling discriminated against and disadvantaged by the Allan Labor Government's inequitable - [WIN News Shepparton - Shepparton Bus Review - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 11th June 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-shepparton-bus-review-kim-okeeffe-comments-11th-june-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe speaking with WIN News Shepparton about the urgent need for a bus review in Greater Shepparton. - [Grants of up to $5 million to boost tourism](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/grants-of-up-to-5-million-to-boost-tourism/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe is encouraging local organisations to apply for the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024. “This is an exciting funding opportunity for our region to develop and enhance tourism infrastructure, increase investment, showcase our region and to boost the local economy,” Ms O’Keeffe said. “The fund offers grants from - [Young farmers encouraged to apply for scholarship program](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/young-farmers-encouraged-to-apply-for-scholarship-program/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe is encouraging eligible applicants to apply for the 2024 Young Farmers Upskill and Invest Scholarship. The scholarship offers up to $10,000 per scholarship, with up to $5,000 for study and up to an additional $5,000 available for professional development, business planning, or on-farm activities. The scholarship is - [Second Reading - Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-local-government-amendment-governance-and-integrity-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:26): Today I rise to stand and make a contribution on the Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill 2024. The bill before the house is a bill for an act to amend the Local Government Act 2020 to provide for ongoing mandatory training for councillors and mayors, improve the councillor code of conduct - [Members Statement - Family Violence](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-family-violence/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:04): I rise today to acknowledge an amazing and strong young woman from my electorate. Twenty-eight-year-old Lutfiye Kavci is a domestic violence survivor. Just weeks after the birth of her son, Lutfiye left her abusive husband and returned to live with her family, knowing she was unsafe and could not raise a - [Committee Report - Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee Inquiry into the Impact of Road Safety Behaviours on Vulnerable Road Users](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/committee-report-legislative-assembly-economy-and-infrastructure-committee-inquiry-into-the-impact-of-road-safety-behaviours-on-vulnerable-road-users/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:17): I rise today to speak on the final report on the inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users undertaken by the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee, of which I am the deputy chair. The committee received 302 submissions – 230 of these from individuals. The committee investigated - [Second Reading - Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-victorian-responsible-gambling-foundation-repeal-and-advisory-councils-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (11:48): Today I rise to make a contribution on the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Bill 2024. In May last year I was appointed to be a director on the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, joining the member for Malvern, and I take this opportunity to thank the member for Malvern - [WIN News Shepparton - Lake Numurkah Condition - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 22nd May 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-lake-numurkah-condition-kim-okeeffe-comments-22nd-may-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe speaking with WIN News Shepparton about the condition of Lake Numurkah and residents of the Numurkah community are wanting to bring the lake back to life. - [WIN News Shepparton - Overcrowding on Shepparton Train Line - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 23rd May 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-overcrowding-on-shepparton-train-line-kim-okeeffe-comments-23rd-may-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe speaking with WIN News Shepparton about overcrowded services on the Shepparton Train Line. - [Members Statement - Toolamba Primary School](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-toolamba-primary-school/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:22): I also recently attended the 150th anniversary of Toolamba Primary School. Many memories were shared by past students, teachers and families. A time capsule was buried with what life looks like in 2024 and will be dug up at their 200th anniversary in 50 years time. Congratulations on this wonderful milestone. - [Members Statement - Ramadan](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-ramadan/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:21): I wish to congratulate Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on their iftar interfaith dinner bringing our broader and diverse community together to share their tradition of breaking the fast during Ramadan. I am so proud of how our community come together to celebrate our varied cultures and their traditions in such an inclusive - [Members Statement - St Anne's College Kialla](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-st-annes-college-kialla/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:21): I recently had the pleasure of meeting with grades 1 and 2 students at St Anne’s College, Kialla. I was so impressed by the enthusiasm and participation of the students and their wonderful questions about Parliament and my role as their state member. I have been meeting with many of our - [Members Statement - Kelly's Ride](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-kellys-ride/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:20): When much-loved local Kelly Ramadge was diagnosed with breast cancer mid last year her two nephews Rick and Ben wanted to do something in support. They decided they would do Kelly’s Ride, a 280-kilometre cycling road trip raising awareness for breast cancer and raising funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia, who - [Petitions - Unborn Babies](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/petitions-unborn-babies/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) presented a petition bearing 280 signatures: Issue: This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly that unborn babies are not classed as human beings by the law. On the 20th of October 2023 my wife was caught in a tragic car accident. Not only was she - [Second Reading - Commerical and Industrial Property Tax Reform Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-commerical-and-industrial-property-tax-reform-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:26): I rise to stand and make a contribution on the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Bill 2024. The bill before the house follows the announcement of the new tax in last year’s Victorian state budget, handed down in May, where the government announced that land transfer stamp duty on commercial - [Recognising the vital role of volunteers in our community](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/recognising-the-vital-role-of-volunteers-in-our-community/) - In celebration of National Volunteer Week, The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe has emphasised the importance of volunteering in creating strong and supportive communities. "Volunteering is a wonderful way to make a difference, and it plays an important role in building a strong and supportive community. It's a unique opportunity to make a - [Report on Road Safety on Vulnerable Road Users tabled in Parliament](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/report-on-road-safety-on-vulnerable-road-users-tabled-in-parliament/) - The Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee tabled its report into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users in Parliament. The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe, who is the deputy chair of the committee said it was so important to have had one of the six hearings in Shepparton. “Regional - [Triple M Goulburn Murray - Family Violence - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 3rd May 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/triple-m-goulburn-murray-family-violence-kim-okeeffe-comments-3rd-may-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking on Triple M Goulburn Murray about the recent events of family violence in the community and the work that the Government must critically do in addressing the issue. - [Region's youth shine at forum](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/regions-youth-shine-at-forum/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe has described Parliament's fist Youth Forum which was held in Shepparton as a "tremendous success". The event, which took place recently at the Shepparton Art Museum, provided a platform for young participants aged 16 to 30 to voice their concerns and aspirations to directly to Members of - [WIN News Shepparton - Shepparton Foodshare New Warehouse - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 26th April 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-shepparton-foodshare-new-warehouse-kim-okeeffe-comments-26th-april-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking with WIN News Shepparton about Shepparton Foodshare and their new warehouse. - [ABC Goulburn Murray - Shepparton Train Line Overcrowding - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 1st May 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/abc-goulburn-murray-shepparton-train-line-overcrowding-kim-okeeffe-comments-1st-may-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking on ABC Goulburn Murray calling on the State Government to address overcrowding on the Shepparton Train Line. - [ABC Statewide Drive - Interview with Kim O'Keeffe, Member for Shepparton and Deputy Chair, Legislative Assembly's Economy and Infrastructure Committee - 16th November 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/abc-statewide-drive-interview-with-kim-okeeffe-member-for-shepparton-and-deputy-chair-legislative-assemblys-economy-and-infrastructure-committee-16th-november-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on ABC Statewide Drive with Prue Bentley about the Federal Government's decision to scrap funding for the Shepparton Bypass on Thursday 16th November 2023. - [WIN News Shepparton - Parliament of Victoria Youth Forum - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 16th April 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-parliament-of-victoria-youth-forum-kim-okeeffe-comments-16th-april-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton about the Parliament of Victoria Youth Forum taking place in Shepparton and hearing about the issues that are important to young people. - [WIN News Shepparton - Greater Shepparton Secondary College Incentives Teaching Packages - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 5th April 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-greater-shepparton-secondary-college-incentives-teaching-packages-kim-okeeffe-comments-5th-april-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton about Greater Shepparton Secondary College advertising teaching positions with additional financial incentives of up to $80,000. - [WIN News Shepparton - FOOTT Waste Electric Garbage Truck Trial - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 9th April 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-foott-waste-electric-garbage-truck-trial-kim-okeeffe-comments-9th-april-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton about FOOTT Waste's investment in trialing an electric garbage truck to its fleet. - [WIN News Shepparton - Regional Health Cuts - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 4th April 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-regional-health-cuts-kim-okeeffe-comments-4th-april-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton about recent reports showing that the Allan Labor Government are going to cut regional health services funding in the upcoming Victorian State Budget. - [Parliament Youth Forum to Provide Platform for Shepparton's Youth](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/parliament-youth-forum-to-provide-platform-for-sheppartons-youth/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, has expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming Youth Forum which will be held in Shepparton for the first time. Organised by the Parliament of Victoria in partnership with Youthrive Victoria, the forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, at the Shepparton Art Museum. “It is fantastic to - [O'Keeffe Engages with Primary School Students Following Parliament Program](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-engages-with-primary-school-students-following-parliament-program/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, recently visited Mooroopna Primary School to speak with Grade 6 students about her role following their completion of the Parliament of Victoria’s Webex program. “It was wonderful to see the students so interested and their enthusiasm to learn more,” Ms O’Keeffe said. During her visit, Ms O’Keeffe - [Second Reading - Estate Agents, Residential Tenancies and Other Acts Amendment (Funding) Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-estate-agents-residential-tenancies-and-other-acts-amendment-funding-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:33): Today I rise to make a contribution on the Estate Agents, Residential Tenancies and Other Acts Amendment (Funding) Bill 2024. The bill is for an act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 in relation to funding dispute resolution services, to amend the Estate Agents Act 1980 in relation to funding dispute resolution and - [Second Reading - Shepparton Electorate](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-shepparton-electorate/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:47): (578) My question is for the Treasurer, and the information I seek is: will the upcoming May budget include sufficient funding to repair the road network across my electorate of Shepparton? My office has been inundated with constituents from right across my electorate raising concerns at the appalling and unsafe condition - [Members Statement - Mooroopna Primary School](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-mooroopna-primary-school/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:29): Last week I attended a session with grade 6 students at Mooroopna Primary School who have been participating in the parliamentary WebEx information sessions. It was fantastic to hear the students so interested in politics, and it was a joy to share my experience so far as well as answer their questions - [Members Statement - North End Bakehouse](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-north-end-bakehouse/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:28): I rise today to congratulate Matt Aylett and his team at North End Bakehouse Shepparton, who have been awarded Australia’s best vanilla slice and hot cross bun at the 2024 Baking Association of Australia awards. This is not the first time North End Bakehouse has won these awards, previously winning Australia’s - [Second Reading - State Electricity Commission Amendment Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-state-electricity-commission-amendment-bill-2023/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:53): I rise today to make a contribution and speak on the Constitution Amendment (SEC) Bill 2023. This bill aims to amend the Constitution Act 1975 and is for other purposes. However, the primary purposes of this bill are to require that the state has a controlling interest in the SEC, to provide for - [Letter to the Editor - International Women's Day](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/letter-to-the-editor-international-womens-day/) - Dear Editor, International Women's Day is a day to acknowledge the wonderful women who make many contributions and provide support and influence in our lives. On this day, let's celebrate the achievements of women from the past, present, and future and come together to create a world where everyone thrives, regardless of their gender or - [Second Reading - Statute Law Revision Bill 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-statute-law-revision-bill-2024/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:49): Today I rise to make a contribution on the Statute Law Revision Bill 2024. It has been interesting to see the broad range of contributions in the chamber today. The purpose of the bill, as we know, is to revise the statute law of Victoria, for which the bill makes minor - [Shepparton District Encouraged to Enhance Road Safety Through New Grant Opportunities](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/shepparton-district-encouraged-to-enhance-road-safety-through-new-grant-opportunities/) - Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, is calling on local organisations to take a step towards improving road safety by applying for the Transport Accident Commission's (TAC) 2024 Road Safety Grant Program. This initiative opens the door to support community groups and organisations to develop and implement effective community-based road safety projects within the - [O'Keeffe encourages Shepparton District to Apply for Telstra's Connected Communities Grant Program](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-encourages-shepparton-district-to-apply-for-telstras-connected-communities-grant-program/) - Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, is encouraging not-for-profit organisations and community groups in the Shepparton District to apply for the 2024 Telstra Connected Communities Grant Program. "This program aims to enhance the resilience, sustainability, and digital capability of Australia's remote, rural, and regional communities through a funding pool of $600,000 over three years," - [WIN News Shepparton - The Nationals Buyback Fightback Tour - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 13th December 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-the-nationals-buyback-fightback-tour-kim-okeeffe-comments-13th-december-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton about the firsthand effects of the Federal Government's water buyback decision will have on the Goulburn Valley region and the broader Murray Darling Basin Plan. - [ABC Goulburn Murray - Flooding - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 11th January 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/abc-goulburn-murray-flooding-kim-okeeffe-comments-11th-january-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking on ABC Goulburn Murray about the recent flooding events that have been experienced across the Goulburn Valley region. - [Triple M Goulburn Valley - Flooding - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 12th January 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/triple-m-goulburn-valley-flooding-kim-okeeffe-comments-12th-january-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking on Triple M Goulburn Valley about the ongoing flooding events that are being experienced across the Goulburn Valley region. - [ABC Goulburn Murray - Neighbourhood Housing Funding - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 23rd February 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/abc-goulburn-murray-neighbourhood-housing-funding-kim-okeeffe-comments-23rd-february-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O'Keeffe is calling on the Victorian State Government to provide ongoing funding for Neighbourhood Houses across the Shepparton District electorate. - [ABC Goulburn Murray - Shepparton Sports Stadium - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 28th February 2024](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/abc-goulburn-murray-shepparton-sports-stadium-kim-okeeffe-comments-28th-february-2024/) - The Nationals Member for Sheppparton, Kim O'Keeffe speaking on ABC Goulburn Murray about the Shepparton Sports Stadium and is calling on the need for a detailed design to be completed of the Shepparton Sports Stadium in order to lobby for funding. - [Second Reading - Education and Training Reform Amendment (Early Childhood Employment Powers) Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-education-and-training-reform-amendment-early-childhood-employment-powers-bill-2023/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:43): I rise today to speak and make a contribution on the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Early Childhood Employment Powers) Bill 2024. The bill is for an act to amend the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 to provide for the employment of persons at, or for the purposes of operating, government early learning - [Members Statement - Stan Jezewski](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-stan-jezewski/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:37): Stan Jezewski is another from my electorate who was recognised in the Australia Day honours. He was awarded the emergency services medal for his 50 years of commitment to the Shepparton Search and Rescue Squad, which is truly outstanding. Stan’s contributions have been invaluable, from his early days of participating in water searches - [Members Statement - Uncle Paul Briggs AO](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-uncle-paul-briggs-ao/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (13:36): I rise to acknowledge Uncle Paul Briggs, who was recognised as an Officer of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day honours. A proud Yorta Yorta man, Uncle Paul founded the Rumbalara Football Netball Club in the 1980s, and today the club is known for its success and progression. Uncle - [Second Reading - Service Victoria Amendment Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-service-victoria-amendment-bill-2023/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:49): I rise to make a contribution on the Service Victoria Amendment Bill 2023. The bill will amend the principal act to provide for the Service Victoria CEO to make agreements with non-government entities for the delivery of functions and the performance of functions jointly, for or on behalf of one another or - [Second Reading - Building Legislation Amendment (Domestic Building Insurance New Offences) Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-building-legislation-amendment-domestic-building-insurance-new-offences-bill-2023/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (17:57): I rise to speak and make a contribution on the bill before the house today, the Building Legislation Amendment (Domestic Building Insurance New Offences) Bill 2023. There have been great contributions across the chamber. What is apparent is the absolute need to progress this bill. However, we need to get it right. - [O'Keeffe encourages local cricket clubs to take advantage of infrastructure fund](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-encourages-local-cricket-clubs-to-take-advantage-of-infrastructure-fund/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, is encouraging local cricket clubs across the Shepparton District to take advantage of Cricket Australia's 2023-2024 Infrastructure Fund. Ms O'Keeffe said the funding is open to all cricket clubs, cricket associations, schools, local government and cricket facility managers. "The 2023-2024 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund is - [O'Keeffe Opens New Electorate Office in Shepparton](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-opens-new-electorate-office-in-shepparton/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe, recently celebrated the opening of her new Electorate Office at 318 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. The office was officially opened on 14 December by the Leader of the National Party, Peter Walsh. The relocation of the office marks a significant step in improving accessibility and support for the - [Members Statement - Ambulance Response Times](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-ambulance-response-times/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:54): In the house this week we have heard of many alarming incidents in regard to the ambulance response crisis, including the 20 lives that have been lost in Victoria this past 12 months, and my thoughts are with all of those families. Last week a number of alarming incidents were brought to my - [Sale of Crown Land at Victoria Park Lake adjoining the Victoria Park Lake Caravan Park](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/sale-of-crown-land-at-victoria-park-lake-adjoining-the-victoria-park-lake-caravan-park/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe spoke in parliament this week on the Land (Revocation of Reservations) Bill 2023. The Bill is for an Act to provide for the revocation of certain permanent reservations of Crown land across the state at 13 different locations, including Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton. The Crown land adjoins - [Second Reading - Land (Revocation of Reservations) Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-land-revocation-of-reservations-bill-2023/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (11:48): Today I rise to speak on the Land (Revocation of Reservations) Bill 2023. The bill before the house is a bill for an act to provide for the revocation of certain permanent reservations of Crown land at 13 sites, to revoke related Crown grants and to re-reserve certain land and for other purposes. This - [O'Keeffe encourages community groups to conserve and maintain local war memorials](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-encourages-community-groups-to-conserve-and-maintain-local-war-memorials/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging local community groups across the Shepparton District, to restore war memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour to their original condition or changed to better reflect veteran service in the community. The Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grant Program is currently accepting grant - [WIN News Shepparton - Opening of Container Deposit Scheme - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 24th October 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-shepparton-opening-of-container-deposit-scheme-kim-okeeffe-comments-25th-october-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News Shepparton at the opening of Foott Waste's CDS Vic Depot in Shepparton on Tuesday 24th October 2023. - [WIN News - Cannatrek Shepparton - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 5th September 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/win-news-cannatrek-shepparton-kim-okeeffe-comments-5th-september-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on WIN News about Cannatrek Shepparton gaining Good Manufacturing Practice accreditation from Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration for its new $5 million processing facility. - [ABC Goulburn Murray - Vacant School Sites in Shepparton District - Kim O'Keeffe Comments - 6th September 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/abc-goulburn-murray-vacant-school-sites-in-shepparton-district-kim-okeeffe-comments-6th-september-2023/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on ABC Goulburn Murray about the number of vacant school sites that are boarded up across the Shepparton District and the Victorian State Government needs to address this issue. - [Josh for Breakfast - Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 Mornings - Kim O'Keeffe Interview - 28th November 2022](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/josh-for-breakfast-triple-m-goulburn-valley-95-3-mornings-kim-okeeffe-interview-28th-november-2022/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe speaking on Josh for Breakfast - Triple M Goulburn Valley 95.3 Mornings on Monday 28th November 2022. - [OneFM - New Member for Shepparton Kim O'Keeffe - 12th December 2022](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/interviews/onefm-new-member-for-shepparton-kim-okeeffe-12th-december-2022/) - This interview aired on Monday 12th December 2022 on One FM 98.5 Shepparton. Breakfast announcer Terri Cowley interviews the new Nationals Member for Shepparton District Kim O'Keeffe. - [Members Statements - Aunty Pam Pedersen](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-aunty-pam-pedersen/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:59): I rise to acknowledge and congratulate my friend Yorta Yorta elder Aunty Pam Pedersen. Last Saturday Aunty Pam won the national Aboriginal sports award at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards 2023 held at the MCG. Aunty Pam is 80 years of age and runs every day, has entered - [Second Reading - Corrections Amendment (Parole Reform) Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-corrections-amendment-parole-reform-bill-2023/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (12:25): I rise today to speak on the Corrections Amendment (Parole Reform) Bill 2023. This bill before the house is in order to ensure that Paul Denyer is never released from prison. As we know, Paul Denyer was convicted of the brutal and horrific murders of Natalie Russell, Elizabeth Stevens and Debbie Fream - [Committee Report - Public Accounts and Estimates Committee Report on the 2023-24 Budget Estimates](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/committee-report-public-accounts-and-estimates-committee-report-on-the-2023-24-budget-estimates/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (11:21): I rise this morning to speak on the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee’s report on the 2023–24 budget estimates. Right through the PAEC report it repeats a common theme of waste and mismanagement, especially in the areas of transport infrastructure and now in the abandoned and cancelled debacle of the Commonwealth - [Investment opportunities for local manufacturing](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/investment-opportunities-for-local-manufacturing/) - Local manufacturers are encouraged by Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, to apply for funding under The Made in Victoria program, to expand operations, boost productivity, generate local jobs, and to transition to net zero emissions. “Manufacturing is a major contributor to our economy, providing the largest economic output across all industries in Greater - [Funding round to preserve our local history](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/funding-round-to-preserve-our-local-history/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging organisations to apply for a share of $350,000 for projects that to help preserve the region’s heritage. The Local History Grants Program is currently accepting grant applications for up to $15,000. Ms O’Keeffe said the funding round is a fantastic opportunity for local groups to - [Container Deposit Scheme ready to be rolled out](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/container-deposit-scheme-ready-to-be-rolled-out/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, joined local waste management company, FOOTT, this week at their new site where they will operate the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic). From November 1, Victorian residents can return eligible cans, containers and bottles for a 10c reimbursement. Ms O’Keeffe said she was delighted to see CDS - [Flood recovery grant round for business groups closing soon](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/flood-recovery-grant-round-for-business-groups-closing-soon/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe says support is still available for businesses and not-for-profit groups that require assistance for flood recovery efforts. “Local businesses have faced some tough years and we know that many are still recovering from the October 2022 flood and the widespread impact this disaster has had on the - [Kim O’Keeffe MP- Office Relocation](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/kim-okeeffe-mp-office-relocation/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is pleased to announce their office is moving to 318 Wyndham Street Shepparton. Ms O’Keeffe said, “We are really pleased to be moving to a much more prominent location, and that the move will allow for better engagement and connection with the community, while improving accessibility for - [Second Reading - State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-state-taxation-acts-and-other-acts-amendment-bill-2023/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:59): I rise to speak on the State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2023. This bill includes the 51st and 52nd new or increased taxes since Labor were elected in 2014. Victorians are now paying the highest taxes per person in Australia. At a time when the cost of living is having - [Seniors Festival underway in the regions](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/seniors-festival-underway-in-the-regions/) - Throughout October, activities, events, and initiatives aimed at supporting older members of the community to be active and social will run as part of Seniors Month. The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging older residents to get involved and experience some of the local events on offer. “The annual Seniors Festival is - [Commonwealth Games Parliamentary hearings underway](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/commonwealth-games-parliamentary-hearings-underway/) - The Parliamentary inquiry hearings into the cancellation of the 2026 regional Commonwealth Games got underway this week, with the cost of abandoning the Games expected to have exceeded $500 million. This includes $380M in compensation, $43M in operating grants, over $21M for athletes’ villages, $19M on competition venues and over $6M for Victoria Police security - [Members Statement - Val Barrass](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-val-barrass/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:39): Today I rise to acknowledge Val Barrass, an extraordinary and much-loved woman in my community. At the age of 92 Val was recently acknowledged for her 80 years of association with and commitment to the Shepparton Netball Association as a player and volunteer umpire. Val has had many acknowledgements during that - [Second Reading - Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Salute Prohibition) Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-summary-offences-amendment-nazi-salute-prohibition-bill-2023/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (11:25): I rise today to speak and make a contribution on the Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Salute Prohibition) Bill 2023. The bill before the house follows on from the government’s commitment to legislating a ban on the Nazi salute by prohibiting the public display or performance of any symbol or gesture used - [Second Reading - Triple Zero Victoria Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-triple-zero-victoria-bill-2023/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (16:13): I rise to speak on the Triple Zero Victoria Bill 2023. The Triple Zero Victoria Bill 2023 is a major component of the Victorian government’s reform to the state’s 000 service. Victoria’s ailing 000 call service will be rebranded and brought under government control and its broad disbandment after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed systematic - [Stay safe on our local roads](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/stay-safe-on-our-local-roads/) - Recent wet weather has caused further damage across Victoria’s derelict regional road network, creating additional potholes and dangers for drivers to navigate. The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe said it is hard to believe the dangerous conditions drivers are navigating, or that the state’s annual road maintenance budget continued to be cut. “Extreme - [Significant funding opportunity for Men’s Sheds](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/significant-funding-opportunity-for-mens-sheds/) - Applications are now open for the Men's Shed Funding Program 2023-24, providing grants of up to $100,000. The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, said Men’s Sheds are vital community hubs and encourages not-for-profit groups to make an application. “Men’s Sheds create safe and inclusive spaces where men can come together, foster social connections, - [O’Keeffe welcomes parliamentary inquiry into public education](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-welcomes-parliamentary-inquiry-into-public-education/) - A parliamentary inquiry is underway to assess Victoria’s state education system. The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, welcomes the inquiry but highlights the need for further action to improve education outcomes. “While a parliamentary inquiry takes time and won’t provide immediate relief, it provides a chance to come together and bring about meaningful - [O’Keeffe urges community to take advantage of grant round](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-urges-community-to-take-advantage-of-grant-round/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, invites local community groups to seize the opportunity and apply for the latest round of Dyson Community Grants. These grants have been designed to provide essential funding for sporting, welfare, and community groups across Victoria. Since its inception, approximately 70 grants have been awarded, making a significant - [LTE – R U OK? Day](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/lte-r-u-ok-day/) - Dear editor, This week marks the annual R U OK? Day all over Australia, reminding us that a simple conversation and by showing that someone cares can make the world of difference in another person’s life. Whether it be yourself, a family member, a colleague, or a friend, we all know someone who has needed - [Shepparton District will suffer under Labor’s new Health Tax](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/shepparton-district-will-suffer-under-labors-new-health-tax/) - Regional communities face being left without access to vital health services if the Andrews Labor Government does not withdraw its plan to impose a Health Tax on General Practitioners (GPs), and allied health practitioners. The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, said the region is already suffering from diminished access to medical care, particularly - [O’Keeffe secures Shepparton public hearing on road users’ behaviour](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-secures-shepparton-public-hearing-on-road-users-behaviour/) - The Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee will hold a one-day hearing in Shepparton as part of its inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users. The inquiry will hear from Greater Shepparton City Council, Coolheads Young Driver Program, RoadSafe Goulburn Valley and the Goulburn Valley Motorcycle Club. The Nationals Member - [Second Reading - Bail Amendment Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-bail-amendment-bill-2023/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:21): I rise to speak on the Bail Amendment Bill 2023. The bill seeks to amend the Bail Act 1977 and to make consequential amendments to create a more proportional bail response to low-level offending by refining the more onerous bail test to focus on more serious offending and the gravity of the risks - [Members Statement - Terry Haberman](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-terry-haberman/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:47): I rise today to pay tribute to Terry Haberman. Terry was a 61-year-old Indigenous homeless man that I met in 2020 at the People Supporting People food collection. Like many homeless people, Terry was depending on the organisation to provide him with food. From chatting with Terry, he had lived a - [Motions - Commonwealth Games](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-commonwealth-games/) - 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. - [Members Statement - Commonwealth Games](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-commonwealth-games/) - 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. - [O'Keeffe calls for the future of current Verney Road School site](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/okeeffe-calls-for-the-future-of-current-verney-road-school-site/) - This week in Parliament, Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has asked the Minister for Education, Natalie Hutchins, what is the future plan of the current Verney Road School site when the school relocates and expands to the former Wanganui Secondary School site. Ms O’Keeffe has also written to the Minister for Education in - [Second Reading - Statute Law Amendment (References to the Sovereign) Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-statute-law-amendment-references-to-the-sovereign-bill-2023/) - 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 - [Members Statement - Patricia Smith](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statement-patricia-smith/) - 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 - [Motions - Budget Papers 2023-24](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-budget-papers-2023-24/) - 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 - [MP hears firsthand the devastation of removing Visiting Teachers](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/mp-hears-firsthand-the-devastation-of-removing-visiting-teachers/) - Kim O’Keeffe, the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, and her National Party colleagues met with representatives from the DeafHub Bendigo, Deaf Victoria, Deaf Australia, and Deaf Aboriginal Services at Parliament this week, where they heard firsthand the devastating impact removing Visiting Teachers will have. “Some of the stories we’ve heard have been absolutely heart wrenching - [Grant opportunity for local football and netball clubs](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/grant-opportunity-for-local-football-and-netball-clubs/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is encouraging local football and netball clubs to apply for the 2023-24 Country Football and Netball Program grants. Grants of up to $250,000 are available to make more sport infrastructure developments a reality, including court and oval lighting upgrades, change room developments and new pavilions for local - [Time is running out to nominate a volunteer](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/time-is-running-out-to-nominate-a-volunteer/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, is calling on people to nominate local volunteers who make a difference for the 2023 Victorian Volunteering Awards. The awards are now open, with nominations closing next Monday, July 17. They include recognition for individuals and organisations who have made an impact or improved outcomes by volunteering. - [Address-in-Reply - Governor’s Speech](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/address-in-reply-governors-speech/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (18:16): I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of this land, this wonderful land where we meet today, the peoples of the Kulin nations. I would also like to pay my respects to the people from my land, the traditional owners, the Yorta Yorta peoples, and pay my respect - [Members Statements - Australia Day Awards](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-australia-day-awards/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (11:07): We had three people in my electorate who were announced on Australia Day as Medal of the Order of Australia recipients. Ted Davis from Mooroopna is a wonderful man who has been involved with over 20 organisations over six decades, serving his community tirelessly, volunteering and supporting wherever he can. Judi - [Motions - International Women’s Day](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/motions-international-womens-day/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:09): I rise to address this motion on International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a day when I reflect on the amazing and inspiring women who have led the way for a better future for other women. I also thank all the wonderful women who have surrounded me with encouragement and - [Members Statements - North End Bakehouse](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-north-end-bakehouse/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:51): I would also like to acknowledge the North End Bakehouse in Shepparton, which actually won the award for the best vanilla slice in Australia, so make sure when you are heading to Shepparton that you call past the North End Bakehouse. - [Members Statements - Rotary Club of Tatura](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-rotary-club-of-tatura/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:51): I also had the pleasure of attending the Tatura Rotary Club’s 60th anniversary. I congratulate and thank them for their 60 years of community service – 60 years is truly outstanding. - [Members Statements - Shepparton East Primary School](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-shepparton-east-primary-school/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:50): I had the pleasure of returning to my former primary school, Shepparton East Primary School, this past week to present school badges to the school leaders for 2023 and the year 6 care teams. I always get so much enjoyment out of attending these presentations, and it is always extra special - [Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of Recognition, Aboriginal Self-Determination and Other Matters) Bill 2023 - Second reading](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/children-and-health-legislation-amendment-statement-of-recognition-aboriginal-self-determination-and-other-matters-bill-2023-second-reading/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (15:13): I rise today to speak on the Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of Recognition, Aboriginal Self-determination and Other Matters) Bill 2023. This is an incredibly important bill that addresses the many issues facing Indigenous people and their broader communities. The electorate of Shepparton district is home to a large percentage - [Members Statements - Moira Community Achiever Awards](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-moira-community-achiever-awards/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:47): I would also like to congratulate all the award recipients of the Moira shire community awards, which are a wonderful acknowledgement of the shining stars within the community. The Eden Farm Multicultural Festival event was one of the community star achiever award winners. Congratulations to Gary and Katherina on providing a - [Members Statements - Shepparton Philippine House Foundation Inc.](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-shepparton-philippine-house-foundation-inc/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:47): I also wish to congratulate the Philippine House Shepparton on their 35th anniversary. It was a great celebration, reflecting back on the history, culture and the strong connection and wonderful contribution that they make to our region and community. - [Members Statements - Murray Slee](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-murray-slee/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (09:46): This past week one of my much-loved residents and local legend Murray Slee celebrated his 100th birthday. Murray has a long history serving our community, including being the longest serving councillor of 34 years, elected back in 1956. Murray was also mayor of our great city for three years back in 1976, - [Members Statements - Aunty Faye Lynam](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-aunty-faye-lynam/) - Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (10:58): I rise today to pay tribute to my very special friend, elder Aunty Faye Lynam, a wonderful Yorta Yorta woman, who sadly passed away on 12 May. It is a great loss to our community. Aunty Faye dedicated her life to better health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities, not only - [Second Reading - Victorian Fund Future Bill 2023](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/second-reading-victorian-fund-future-bill-2023/) - 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 - [Members Statements - King's Birthday Honours](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-kings-birthday-honours/) - 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 - [Members Statements - Bowel Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/speeches/members-statements-vicki-scott/) - 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 - [LTE – 2023 NAIDOC Week](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/lte-2023-naidoc-week/) - Dear Editor, I write to highlight the significance of NAIDOC (National Aboriginals and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week within our community and encourage everyone from the Shepparton District to get involved where they can. NAIDOC week (2-9 July 2023) presents a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the history, culture and - [Vic Nats MPs serving meals to families at Ronald McDonald House](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/vic-nats-mps-serving-meals-to-families-at-ronald-mcdonald-house/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, joined Victorian Nationals MPs volunteering to serve the evening meal at Ronald McDonald House in North Fitzroy. Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia (RMHC) supports 2,000 families in regional Victoria and Tasmania facing serious childhood illnesses, ensuring they can stay together and receive necessary care. Ms O’Keeffe thanked - [Local students encouraged to enter the Parliamentary Prize competition](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/local-students-encouraged-to-enter-the-parliamentary-prize-competition/) - The Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging local students to enter the annual 2023 Parliament Prize competition. “Entries are now open for students in Years 5 – 12 for this year’s Parliamentary Prize. This year, students are being asked what they would say to Parliament if they were an MP,” said Ms - [Time to say thanks this National Volunteer Week](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/time-to-say-thanks-this-national-volunteer-week/) - This week marks Nationals Volunteer Week, a chance to say thank you to the hard-working people who willingly give their time to assist our community. Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, said the contribution of volunteers is priceless. “The Goulburn Valley would be a very different place today without the tireless work of volunteers across our - [Parliamentary inquiry into local government secured by The Nationals](https://www.kimokeeffe.com.au/media-releases/parliamentary-inquiry-into-local-government-secured-by-the-nationals/) - The Nationals have secured a parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and service delivery. The inquiry was endorsed by the parliament in the face of strong opposition from the Andrews Government, Animal Justice Party, and the Legalise Cannabis Party. 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