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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsKim 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…
DetailsShepparton 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsKim 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…
DetailsThe 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,…
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