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.…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…