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…
DetailsWith 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsApplications 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…
DetailsApplications 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…
DetailsThis 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…
DetailsDear 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsKim 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…
DetailsKim 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…
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