Entries for January 2009

LOCAL CHARITY GROUPS MAY APPLY FOR SBS FOUNDATION GRANT

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said that for 30 years SBS Television has been serving the Australian community and helping create a more all-embracing and tolerant society. “SBS works with many other organisations in the community alongside thousands of charities doing invaluable work in... ... more

PHILIP RUDDOCK MP - SUPPORTS BAULKHAM HILLS COUNCIL’S SUBMISSION FOR FUNDING

The Member for Berowra Philip Ruddock MP said today that he has no hesitation in supporting Baulkham Hills Councils’ Submission for Funding through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program – Strategic Projects. “Castle Hill Heritage Park is well known to me and a most important local... ... more

LOCAL ORGANISATIONS RECEIVE VOLUNTEER GRANTS

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he was pleased to see so many local organisations named in the Volunteer Grants Program for 2008 released this week. Some of the organisations are: Wiseman’s Ferry and District Youth Sport To encourage children into sport $4,000 The Prob... ... more

FALL IN NURSING HOMES LICENCES

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Rudd Government must act to urgently address the issues concerning the aged care industry across Australia and in particular his own electorate. The Federal government continues to frustrate the industry describing aged care applicati... ... more

2009 AUSTRALIA DAY MESSAGE

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP has encouraged all local residents to join in celebrations for Australia Day on Monday 26th January 2009. “Australians have much to celebrate and be proud of on our national day and I will be attending as usual Australia Day functions at Hornsby Council i... ... more

DIESEL PRICING MUST BE INVESTIGATED

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he supports the Opposition writing to the Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Graeme Samuel requesting an immediate investigation into the retail price of diesel. “Over the past year, a growing number of constitue... ... more

LICENSING BUNGLE COULD CLOSE WEST PENNANT HILLS ABC CENTRE

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said that the future of the West Pennant Hills ABC Centre in his electorate could be jeopardised by the Federal Government’s refusal to ensure licensing issues are addressed. “Our local centre is one of 249 around the country that is being managed by Recei... ... more

LACK OF AGED CARE APPLICATIONS DEMONSTRATES CRISIS

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Rudd Government must act to urgently address the issues concerning the aged care industry across Australia and in particular his own electorate. The Federal government continues to frustrate the industry describing aged care application... ... more

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST GUARANTEE NO TAX ON FOOD FAVOURTIES

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP has failed to rule out new taxes on food favourites such as Vegemite and jam. “There were clearly no guarantees the Rudd Government would not seek to increase prices on a wide variety of food in its ideological fervour to decide what it thinks is right for... ... more

PRICE HIKES IN HEALTH INSURANCE

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said thousands of local families are facing a double whammy of price hikes for private health insurance over the next two years thanks to the Federal Government’s short-sighted policies. With health insurers expected to seek the biggest premium increases ... ... more

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