David Ross Rugendyke (born 3 April 1953) is an Australian politician, and was a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for the multi-member electorate of Ginninderra.

Prior to entering politics, Rugendyke was a police officer.[1] He was elected on the Osborne Independent Group ticket at the 1998 general election, but sat in the Assembly as an independent.[2] In his maiden speech, Rugendyke said his political focus was on social justice and welfare, rather than the anti-gay marriage and anti-abortion platform of his running mate Paul Osborne.[3][4]

Rugendyke is best known for the part he played in ousting then Chief Minister, Kate Carnell, for failing to properly appropriate funds for the construction of Bruce Stadium. He sought re-election at the 2001 general election on his own ticket, but was unsuccessful.[5] David and his wife received the Order of Australia medal,26 Jan 2023, for their years of foster care work.

References

  1. ↑ "Candidate Profile: Dave Rugendyke". Canberra Times. Fairfax Media. 17 October 2001. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
  2. ↑ "Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly" (PDF). ACT Legislative Assembly. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 February 2011. Retrieved 2010-08-06.
  3. ↑ Cannold, Leslie (November 2000). "The Australian Pro-Choice Movement and the struggle for legal clarity, liberal laws and liberal access" (PDF). Full Report Australia, the Johannesburg Initiative. unpublished. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
  4. ↑ "Rugendyke - Maiden Speech". Hansard. ACT Legislative Assembly. 28 April 1998. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
  5. ↑ "Electorate of Ginninderra First Preference Results". 2001 Election. ACT Electoral Commission. 2001. Archived from the original on 28 February 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2010.


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