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Entries for October 2009

QUALITY CHILDCARE MUST BE AFFORDABLE

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that while parents want quality childcare, any changes to quality standards must be affordable and must deliver real and positive outcomes for the whole of the childcare sector.   “I welcome the launch of Early Childhood Australia’s... ... more

SENATE INQUIRY INTO INSULATION PROGRAM DANGERS, RORTING & WASTE

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Coalition will move for a Senate inquiry to investigate dangers, rorting and waste in the Rudd Government’s $2.7 billion insulation program.   “The inquiry would examine disturbing new reports of electrocutions and house fi... ... more

DISALLOWANCE OF CATARACT REBATE CHANGE

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said that the Coalition and crossbench Senators Nick Xenophon and Steve Fielding began processes in the Senate to prevent the Rudd Government halving Medicare rebates for cataract treatments.   It means constituents needing life-changing cata... ... more

WORLD STROKE DAY – LOCAL FEDERAL MP SUPPORTS GREATER AWARENESS

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP, said today that he asks locals to support efforts to raise awareness of strokes.   “The theme for World Stroke Day is Stroke is – what can I do? to be held on Thursday 29th October is part of the international awareness campaign individuals c... ... more

SPORTS MINISTER HOLDING BACK AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the release of the latest benchmark study by the Australian Olympic Committee shows that Australia has fallen to 7th on the gold and overall medal tally. The lack of leadership from the Federal Government over the last two years threa... ... more

NO PROGRESS ON THE MISSING LINK ROAD

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he had a response from his correspondence to the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government regarding the link between the F3 Freeway and the M2 Motorway in Sydney. ... ... more

NO PROGRESS OF THE MISSING LINK ROAD

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he had a response from his correspondence to the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government regarding the link between the F3 Freeway and the M2 Motorway in Sydney. ... ... more

MORE ASYLUM SEEKERS ON THE WAY

    The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Opposition is concerned about the softening of policies of the previous government.   “A total of 1,809 asylum seekers have been intercepted in boats since the surge in arrivals began twelve months ago and started u... ... more

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE - Road Infrastructure

Mr RUDDOCK (Berowra) (3.30 pm)—My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Minister, I am seeking information, and I hope you will be able to help me. What is the government’s timetable to complete the missing link between the M2 and F3 on... ... more

Opinion Piece The Australian 14th October

Opinion Piece by the Hon Philip Ruddock MP 13 October 2009 As an island continent, Australia is uniquely positioned to ensure that the Government of the day determines migration programs that reflect the desires of the Australian community, namely; to accommodate migrants with skills, those with c... ... more

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