Dave Rugendyke

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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. Retrieved 2010-08-06. 
  2. ↑ "Electorate of Ginninderra First Preference Results". 2001 Election. ACT Electoral Commission. 2001. Retrieved 2010-08-06. 
  3. ↑ "Candidate Profile: Dave Rugendyke". Canberra Times (Fairfax Media). 2001-10-17. Retrieved 2010-08-06. 
  4. ↑ Cannold, Leslie (November 2000). "The Australian Pro-Choice Movement and the struggle for legal clarity, liberal laws and liberal access". Full Report Australia, the Johannesburg Initiative. unpublished. Retrieved 2010-08-06. 
  5. ↑ "Rugendyke - Maiden Speech". Hansard. ACT Legislative Assembly. 1998-04-28. Retrieved 2010-08-06. 


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