Entries for May 2009

LOCAL SCHOOLS SUCCESSFUL UNDER ROUND TWO OF THE BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION (BER) PROGRAM

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he was pleased with a large number of schools in his electorate being successful under Round Two of the BER program.    “This is a key component of the Australian Government’s $14.7 billion Nation Building – Economic Sti... ... more

ELIGIBLE LOCALS MAY APPLY FOR AN AUSTRALIA PRIVACY AWARD

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock said today that following on from the success of the inaugural Australian Privacy Awards last year this program is again available for businesses and community organisations in his electorate.  “The Awards recognise and reward business organisations and g... ... more

Re-Engineering Australia Foundation

Mr RUDDOCK (Berowra) (8.40 pm)—Last November, members may recall being invited to attend the national final of the Schools Innovation Design Challenge, which was held here in the Great Hall of Parliament House. I saw on the evening that 25 members attended. The final result saw schools from the Aust... ... more

OPINION PIECE - REFUGEE POLICY

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OPINION PIECE - REFUGEE POLICY

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CONCERNS ABOUT CHANGES TO YOUTH ALLOWANCE

    The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP is concerned about how the tightening of the criteria for establishing independence under the Youth Allowance will impact on local families.   “The Youth Allowance is a vital avenue of income support for students and this change, which... ... more

THINK CLIMATE THINK CHANGE COMPETITION

      The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that primary and secondary school students from years 3-9 are invited to use their creative talents to answer the question: 'What does climate change mean to me?'     “To enter the competition, students can... ... more

LOCALS SNUBBED - FUNDING FOR THE F3 TO M2 LINK IGNORED

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that New South Wales and indeed his own electorate has been continued to be snubbed by the Rudd Government.   “Major road schemes proposed by the New South Wales government have been abandoned by the Rudd Government however it is ou... ... more

2009-2010 RUDD BUDGET – A $188 BILLILON DEBT BOMBSHELL!

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said that this Budget reveals the high price all Australians will pay for Labor’s reckless spending spree over the past 18 months.   “However, I do support the increase in the single aged pension with constituents receiving $32.49 increase per... ... more

CREDIBILITY OF EDUCATION INVESTMENT FUND IN DOUBT

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he fears that the Education Investment Fund (EIF) will be used as a political slush-fund by the Rudd government.   “The Education Investment Fund’s precursor, the Higher Education Endowment Fund, was set up by the Howard government to ... ... more

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