The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP today acknowledged World Teachers today which is a chance to recognise the excellent contribution teachers make in the electorate of Berowra.
“No one can deny the very important job our teachers have, however these days they seem to be in the media for all ... ... more
The Member for Berowra Philip Ruddock said today that the Federal Government must ensure that information on the rights and equality of women remains part of the Citizenship Test.
“A basic building block for preventing a culture of violence against women is to ensure that there is respect for and r... ... more
The Member for Berowra Philip Ruddock MP said today that he is concerned about the lack of aged care funding in the electorate because of inadequate funding and uncertainty about future funding.
“The current situation facing aged care in Australia is unprecedented and for the first time, we have ... ... more
I am happy to second the motion. It may be unusual but can I commend the member for Fremantle on proposing this motion. I have no problem with its terms and that will be clear. If we did not have the United Nations, no doubt people would be actively looking at how they might well form another—perhap... ... more
Mr RUDDOCK (Berowra) (9.06 pm)—I am happy to second the motion. It may be unusual but can I commend the member for Fremantle on proposing this motion. I have no problem with its terms and that will be clear. If we did not have the United Nations, no doubt people would be actively looking at how they... ... more
The Member for Berowra Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Senate has referred to the Finance and Public Administration Committee for an inquiry into residential and community aged care and he urged constituents to make an application. This report will be brought to the Senate by the first sittin... ... more
Eight Locals Received Australian Defence Medals
Philip Ruddock MP hosted a presentation of the Australian Defence Medal for eight Berowra Electorate residents on Friday 24th October 2008.
The Australian Defence Medal was established on 30th March 2006. Over one million Australian are eligible for... ... more
The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP, said today that an estimated 500,000 Australians will drop private health insurance as a result of the Senate passing the Medicare Levy Surcharge Bill putting massive additional pressure on an already overburdened public system.
‘Those leaving health insur... ... more
I first endorse the comments of the member for Brisbane about the way in which the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security has worked. I commend him on his leadership of the committee. I thank Robert Little and his staff for the professional role that they undertake in relation to these matters... ... more
Can I first thank the Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security for the observations he made about colleagues and the secretariat. Can I also add to his comments about the former chair, David Jull. I did not serve on the committee with David, but I have served with him ... ... more