The Australian Government has made a further commitment to strengthening national security at a grass roots level with the announcement of an initiative to assess the emergency management roles and responsibilities of local government.
Attorney-General Philip Ruddock today approved a grant of $473,... ... more
Philip Ruddock, Member for Berowra today encouraged local community organisations in his electorate to apply for a share in up to $20 million in Australian Government funding under round three of the highly successful Local Answers initiative.
“The Local Answers initiative, part of the Australian ... ... more
The Australian Government will establish a new division within the Attorney General’s Department to coordinate background checks on people working in the secure areas of air and sea ports, Attorney-General Philip Ruddock and Member for Berowra announced today.
The initiative follows a recommendation... ... more
Philip Ruddock, Member for Berowra today welcomed the announcement of an online safety training road-show and information campaign aimed at educating parents, teachers and community groups about the risks children face online.
“NetAlert Expo is part of the Government’s commitment to protecting chil... ... more
“I was pleased to attend the Official Opening of the Turf Wicket Square on Ern Holmes Oval at Pennant Hills Park last Saturday,” Philip Ruddock, the Member for Berowra said.
The Pennant Hills District Cricket Club is well established and known in the local shire and this new turf will make a differ... ... more
Organisations and individuals will be asked to put their views on measures to combat the unauthorised use of photographs on the internet following the release of a discussion paper by the Standing Committee.
“Growing public concern with the way some unauthorised photographs were being used had prom... ... more
Eligible war veterans and widows are entitled to receive a 60th anniversary medallion to commemorate 60 years since the end of World War II in the Pacific.
War veterans have the choice to either have the medallion posted to them at their home without a presentation; or to have them posted to thei... ... more
Philip Ruddock, the Member for Berowra stated that VP Day services on August 14/15th will mark the 60th anniversary of the end of hostilities in the Pacific.
“Australians owe an enormous debt to those who fought in the Pacific and it is essential for our sense of honour and our identity as a natio... ... more
Philip Ruddock, Member for Berowra today congratulated Hornsby Council on taking out Winner in the Category: Valuing and Promoting Quality Child Care with the Somerville Park Early Childhood Education Centre in the of the 2005 National Awards for Local Government.
“This Award clearly recognises Ho... ... more
Philip Ruddock, Member for Berowra today congratulated Baulkham Hills Council on taking out a Commendation Award under the category of Performance Improvement namely: ‘The Future is Now – Castle Hill Library’ (which was awarded for improved customer services through changed technologies) of the 200... ... more