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Entries for June 2008

A CALL FOR THE NON IMPORTATION OF SAVANNAH CATS

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he and the Coalition do not support the importation of another cat species or any other animal with the potential to escape into the wild and hunt native fauna. “The Rudd Labor Government has finally responded to the threat posed by the impo... ... more

NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP FORUM TO BE HELD IN CANBERRA SEPTEMBER 2008

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the National Student Leadership Forum will be held between the 18th – 21st September 2008 in Canberra. “This annual Forum is a huge success and is a bi-partisan Forum sponsored by over 90 Federal Members of Parliament,” Mr Ruddock said. “La... ... more

$13,000 LOCAL FUNDING UNDER THE BUSHFIRE MITIGATION PROGRAM

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he was pleased with the announcement that the Federal government is providing funding of $13,000 for strategic works on bushfire trails in 2007-2008. “These projects will enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of fire trail networks, i... ... more

COALITION FIGHTS TO KEEP MEDICARE DENTAL SCHEME

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that Labor Government’s attempt to scrap the Medicare Dental Scheme has been thwarted in the Senate after the Opposition successfully moved a motion of disallowance to block the program's axing. “The Opposition is strongly of the view that the Me... ... more

LOCAL SCHOOLS SUCCESSFUL UNDER ROUND ONE OF THE NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL COMPUTER FUND

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock said today that five (5) schools in his electorate have been successful under Round One of the National Secondary School Computer Fund which is a key component of the Australian Government’s $1.2 billion Digital Education Revolution initiative. These schools ar... ... more

GOVERNMENT BITING INTO DENTAL HEALTH FUNDING

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Coalition will lodge a motion to disallow the cancellation of the Medicare dental items which provide a rebate for patients with chronic and complex dental health problems. “The Coalition program allowed patients with chronic and complex... ... more

LABOR GOVERNMENT BREAKS COMPUTERS PROMISE TO STUDENTS IN BEROWRA ELECTORATE

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock said today that the Rudd Government has broken its promise to provide every upper secondary student with their own computer. “The Rudd Government had yesterday admitted that the neediest schools would only get a ratio of one computer for every two students at ... ... more

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AIRPORT AND FAST RAIL PLANS - FANCIFUL BY THE IEMMA GOVERNMENT

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said that today’s announcement by the Iemma Government that an international airport should be built at Newcastle with a fast train link to Sydney is fanciful. “Long term planning for Sydney’s airport needs has always been essential. Sabotaging of Badgery... ... more

CENTACARE BROKEN BAY GIVEN FUNDING OF $418,084

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP, today welcomed the announcement of Federal funding of $418,084 to the year 2011 to Centacare Broken Bay for Family Dispute Resolution Services. “The continuation to fund services under the Family Relationship Services Program and that of all such providers... ... more

LABOR’S DENTAL FUNDING GAP – AFFECTS LOCAL CONSTITUENTS

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that the Federal government has again refused to honour a pre-election promise to spend $800 million on improving dental services while confusion reigns over the true cost of the Teen Dental Health program. "ALP policy documents released in the l... ... more

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