Dave Rugendyke

David Ross "Dave" Rugendyke (born 3 April 1953) is an Australian politician and was a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly elected to the multi-member of Ginninderra for the Osborne Independent Group. Rugendyke was elected on the Osborne Independents ticket at the 1998 general election but sat as an independent in the Assembly.[1] He sought re-election at the 2001 general election on his own ticket, but was unsuccessful.[2]

Prior to Rugendyke entering politics, he was a police officer.[3] Together with Osborne, Rugendyke entered politics on an anti-gay marriage, pro-life[4] stance. However, on taking up his seat in the Assembly, Rugendyke claimed that his focus has always been on social justice and welfare and declared himself an Independent member.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly". ACT Legislative Assembly. 2008. http://www.legassembly.act.gov.au/education/memlist/memlist.pdf. Retrieved 2010-08-06. 
  2. ^ "Electorate of Ginninderra First Preference Results". 2001 Election. ACT Electoral Commission. 2001. http://www.elections.act.gov.au/elections/2001/ginninderra_01.html. Retrieved 2010-08-06. 
  3. ^ "Candidate Profile: Dave Rugendyke". Canberra Times (Fairfax Media). 2001-10-17. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/politics/candidate-profile-dave-rugendyke/156681.aspxhttp://www.elections.act.gov.au/elections/2001/ginninderra_01.html. Retrieved 2010-08-06. 
  4. ^ Cannold, Leslie (2000-11). "The Australian Pro-Choice Movement and the struggle for legal clarity, liberal laws and liberal access". Full Report Australia, the Johannesburg Initiative. unpublished. http://www.cannold.com/academic-work/2000-11-01/johannesburg-report-2000-11.pdf. Retrieved 2010-08-06. 
  5. ^ "Rugendyke - Maiden Speech". Hansard. ACT Legislative Assembly. 1998-04-28. http://www.hansard.act.gov.au/hansard/1998/week01/29.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-06.