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Entries for February 2007

SUPPORT FOR QUALITY PHARMACY SERVICES

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said that the Commonwealth Government will provide almost $70 million direct to community pharmacies as part of its commitment to quality assurance in community pharmacy. From April 2007, up to $5,000 a year will be provided to accredited community pharmaci... ... more

SUPER DAY - SIMPLIFIED SUPERANNUATION PASSES THE SENATE – CONSTITUENTS WILL WELCOME THIS NEWS

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said the passage of the Simplified Superannuation legislation through the Senate will be welcomed by constituents in Berowra. “These bills implement the greatest reforms to superannuation in Australia’s history. This is bedrock economic reform: sweeping aw... ... more

BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR TEENS’ ACCESS TO SMARTCARD

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP, has stated that people in his electorate of Berowra under 18 will have the same access to health benefits under the new smartcard as they do under the current Medicare system. “The Federal government wants to ensure that it is clearly understood that the i... ... more

SIMPLIFIED SUPERANNUATION – EXPOSURE OF ADDITIONAL DRAFT REGULATIONS

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Federal government has released for public comment draft regulations to support the Simplified Superannuation reforms. “The Simplified Superannuation reforms are a real investment by the Government in the standard of living of Australia... ... more

SUCCESSFUL VETERANS HEART HEALTH PROGRAM EXTENDED TO ALL VETERANS

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today encouraged parents in his electorate of Berowra to keep track of their child’s immunisation history as the 2007 school year begins. With the help of Medicare Australia, parents could make sure their children were up-to-date with their vaccinatio... ... more

FUNDING BOOST FOR COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES

As Attorney-General, I have today announced a $1million funding boost for the Commonwealth Community Legal Services Program which will also benefit local constituents. “The additional funding is for a range of information technology and training initiatives that will enhance the operation of commun... ... more

KEY QUESTIONS AND ANSWER RE THE PROPOSED QANTAS ACQUISITION

What is the offer? • Airline Partners Australia Limited has announced an off market takeover bid of $5.60 cash per share for 100% of Qantas Airways Limited (Qantas) subject to a number of conditions. • Further information is contained in the Bidder Statement which can be downloaded from www.airline... ... more

ADVERTISING FOR SUBMISSIONS TO THE REVIEW OF THE F3 TO SYDNEY

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP has again urged residents to make submissions to the newly announced review of the Corridor selection process of the F3 to Sydney Orbital link. The independent public review of the F3 to Sydney Orbital route selection was announced on Monday 19th February 2... ... more

KEEPING THE BUGS AT BAY WITH MEDICARE AUSTRALIA’S IMMUNISATION REGISTER

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he was pleased that Australian schools will benefit from a $181 million extension to the highly successful Investing in Our Schools Program. “The $1 billion already provided under the Federal Government's 2004 election commitment, has been ... ... more

INVESTING IN OUR SCHOOLS PROGRAM

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the health prevention program, Heart Health, has been so successful in delivering long term health benefits for Vietnam veterans, that the Australian Government has now made the program available to more veterans. “Held over a 52 week period... ... more

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