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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…