Entries for August 2009

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL FLAG DAY

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP recognises Australian National Flag Day to be held on the 3rd September.   “On the 3rd September 1901, the then Prime Minister, Edmund Barton, announced the results of a competition to select a national flag for Australia.   “Since the ... ... more

NEW PENALTIES TO DRIVE CHILDCARE STAFF AWAY

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that severe new penalties being imposed by the Rudd Government could drive away childcare staff and make childcare more expensive.   “The new regulations are draconian and show just how out of touch the Rudd Government is with the c... ... more

NATIONAL MEALS ON WHEELS DAY

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP today praised all the volunteers in his electorate who support Meals on Wheels.   “Over three hundred volunteers locally assist with Meals on Wheels offering help to those who cannot cook for themselves and I have met many of these volunt... ... more

LOCALS INVITED TO ATTEND BROADBAND FORUM WITH THE SHADOW MINISTER FOR BROADBAND, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

 The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he welcomes constituents and the media to a Broadband Roundtable Forum on Monday 24th August at 11 a.m.  – 12 noon at the Dural Country Club.  "My colleague Senator the Hon Nick Minchin, Shadow Minister for Broadband, Communi... ... more

2009 VOLUNTEER GRANTS – LOCALS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP called on eligible locals to apply for the 2009 Volunteer Grants.   “Volunteers play a vital role in our local communities, and volunteering is even more important in these challenging economic times,” Mr Ruddock said.   “Volunteers don... ... more

QUESTACON TO VISIT TWO LOCAL SCHOOLS

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he was delighted that Questacon will be visiting the electorate on Monday 17th August to Pennant Hills High School; and on Thursday 3rd September to Wiseman’s Ferry Public School.   The Questacon Science Squad is one of Questac... ... more

CALLING FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS' DAY

    The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he calls on secondary students in his electorate to take part in the National Young Leaders' Day to be held in November.   Each year thousands of secondary students from across Australia attend the National Young Leader... ... more

NEW PILOT INITIATIVE TO ENLIST LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS TO HELP FIGHT AGAINST GLOBAL POVERTY

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP called for locals to note a new pilot initiative enlisting the support of the Australian community in the fight against global poverty was announced today by the Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance,    “The C... ... more

SUPER REVIEWS: THERE’S SEVEN - LOCALS LEFT IN THE DARK

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that local business and industry currently have the spectre of seven separate Government initiated reviews into superannuation hanging over their heads. Some for more than 18 months.   “The Government’s delay in releasing findings a... ... more

COALITION LAUNCHES ‘ENGAGING WITH SENIOR AUSTRALIANS’ INITIATIVE

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Federal Coalition has launched its ‘Engaging with Senior Australians’ initiative to hear from Senior Australians on what is important.   “This is a very important and exciting initiative that will provide senior Australians... ... more

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