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Entries for April 2008

AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (ACER) REPORT SHOWS A CRISIS OF LEADERSHIP IN OUR SCHOOL

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that if Labor’s so-called ‘education revolution’ is to be more than just an election slogan then it must implement serious reforms to school leadership in Australia. Today’s review – The Leadership Challenge: Improving learning in schools - from... ... more

OLDER AUSTRALIANS NEGLECTED BY RUDD GOVERNMENT

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that older Australians cannot afford to have a government that is not working in the best interests of older Australians. “The Rudd Government has been in office for more than four months now and during this time, I have been dismayed at its com... ... more

DECLINE IN CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said that the strong decline in consumer confidence should come as a final warning to the Rudd Government to stop talking down the economy. “According to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment, released today, confidence is at its lowes... ... more

CLASS IS NOT OUT ON GREEN VOUCHERS

Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock, says the clock is ticking for schools to apply for the Coalition’s $50,000 rainwater tank funding from the Federal Government. Mr Ruddock said the Howard Government’s Green Vouchers for Schools programme was still taking applications. “The Green Vouchers scheme,... ... more

SWAN TALKING DOWN THE ECONOMY IS ALREADY AFFECTING BUSINESS

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that new figures showing economic conditions in Australia are slowing and workers are receiving less overtime. “Treasurer Wayne Swan is becoming part of our economic problem by talking down the economy and talking up inflation, when his job is to ... ... more

THE RUDD GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO COME CLEAN ON FUNDING

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Rudd Government seems to think the answer to the health problems in this country can be solved by setting up taskforces. “The new taskforce on preventative health will not report until June 2009. My constituents need to know now what mea... ... more

LPG SUBSIDY NEEDS TO STAY MR RUDD

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP has today called on Kevin Rudd’s razor gang to stay away from the LPG conversion subsidy in May’s Budget. More than 115,000 motorists nationwide now drive vehicles that run on LPG autogas, thanks to the subsidy which was introduced by the Howard Government ... ... more

SUNSHINE HOMES NEW BUSINESS CENTRE OPENING

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he is delighted to attend with Dr Brendan Nelson MP, the Member for Bradfield, a function on Monday 7 April at Unit 1, 10 Lymoore Avenue, Thornleigh to celebrate the opening of the new Sunshine Business Centre.  “Following Sunshine's devolu... ... more

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