The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that in what is a clear victory for Australian seniors, Labor abandoned debate of the Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Amendment (Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill after weeks of claiming that it was urgent.
The Labor government ... ... more
The Member for Berowra welcomed the approval of Australian Government funding for a project that is important in his electorate.
"This local grant is for a project for Hornsby Shire Council - Building Bushfire Resilient Communities – Community Action and Strategic Asset Protection ($3... ... more
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Coalition recognises the important role that ABC plays in Australia as a national broadcaster providing radio and television services.
“While in Government, the Coalition ensured that the ABC was well-resourced and able to meet the chall... ... more
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Government has offered households a rebate of up to $500 for the purchase of a rainwater tank or a greywater system.
“This rebate encourages constituents to use water wisely but demonstrates a commitment to helping households have drinki... ... more
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP will oppose the Rudd Government’s legislation to strip 22,000 senior Australians of their entitlement to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card - approximately 220 locals are affected.
“At a time when many senior Australians are doing it incredibly tough, the... ... more
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Rudd Government’s plans to take the Commonwealth Seniors’ Health Card from self funded retirees will also hurt some veterans.
As an example of self funded retirees there are over 15,222 seniors (over 65) and 1,882 Veterans and Veteran s... ... more
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that locals employed in retail or hospitality have been warned by industry groups to brace for job losses under Labor’s proposed industrial relation reforms.
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said small retailers cannot cope with the inc... ... more
The Federal Member for Philip Ruddock MP, welcomes National Playgroup Week 2009 from the 22nd-28th March 2009 where the theme this year is “Playgroup: bringing families together”.
“Playgroups are an important opportunity for positive early childhood development enabling children to have the best ch... ... more
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he welcomed funding from the Federal government for the Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) program in the electorate of Berowra.
“This program will provide a new opportunity for government and the non-government sector to work together to ... ... more
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Coalition and Shadow Minister Andrew Robb MP, Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader on Emissions Trading Design will carefully consider the Government’s draft legislation for an Emissions Trading Scheme released this week.
“The Opposition... ... more