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Entries for November 2009

2008 AUSTRALIAN STUDENT PRIZE – PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES

  I was pleased to host a presentation ceremony for young Australians in the Berowra electorate who are winners of the Australian Student Prize for 2008.   “At the ceremony I presented certificates of excellence to these recent school leavers who were the winners of the Australian Stude... ... more

WHITE RIBBON DAY

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP encourages constituents to support White Ribbon Day, next Wednesday 25th November, which is an opportunity for all sectors of our local community to commit to eliminating violence against women.   “One in three Australian women will experience... ... more

SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE INQUIRY: BRING IT ON

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP supported the Shadow Small Business Minister Steven Ciobo backing calls by a leading national business body for an inquiry into small business financing.   “This comes about after comments in the wake of recent calls by the Australian Chamber ... ... more

COALITION PASSES YOUTH ALLOWANCE AMENDEMENTS IN THE SENATE

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock said early this week the Senate passed Coalition amendments to Youth Allowance, which would allow students in Berowra to access vital financial support as they pursue their studies.   “However these changes were rejected on Wednesday by Labor in ... ... more

CRUEL CUTS TO MEDICARE REBATES FOR CATARACT TREATMENTS

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock said today that the Federal government’s changes to Medicare rebates will affect many constituents for cataract treatments where it reached new heights yesterday.   “The Federal Minister refused to comply with a Senate order requiring her to reve... ... more

UNICEF CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONVENTION

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he congratulates UNICEF Australia as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).   UNICEF and its partners are the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every chil... ... more

LOCAL SCHOOL SUCCESSFUL IN COMPUTER ROUND

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP welcomed the announcement that Normanhurst Boys’ High School has been granted 137 computers.   “These computers will greatly benefit Normanhurst Boys’ High School and they are planned to arrive this week.    “All secondary schools ... ... more

CATARACT SURGERY CUTS WILL AFFECT CONSTITUENTS

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP along with the Coalition has called on Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to step-in and sort out Health Minister Nicola Roxon’s cataract rebate blunder.   “The Rudd Government’s attempt to tinker with the extreme 50% cut to Medicare rebates will great... ... more

REMEMBRANCE DAY

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today the significance of Remembrance Day this year is particularly poignant with the passing of the last of the World War 1 servicemen in June. on the 11th November it is important to renew our promise to remember and honour all the m... ... more

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