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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…