Defence West not the WA way
Friday 26 May 2017 Defence West not the WA way Senator for Western Australia, Linda Reynolds welcomes the intent behind Minister Papalia’s ‘Defence West’ announcement but has cautioned copying the South Australian model isn’t the WA way. “Through successful industry led advocacy over the past 18 months, WA companies will now be building 31 of…
Read MoreEdith Cowan and Curtin universities winners from Next Generation Technologies Fund
Friday 26 May 2017 Edith Cowan and Curtin universities winners from Next Generation Technologies Fund Senator for Western Australia, Linda Reynolds today congratulated Edith Cowan and Curtin universities who will receive $290,000 in project funding to develop game-changing capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. Senator Reynolds said the funding was part of a $5.7 million…
Read MoreNaval Shipbuilding Plan recognises WA skills
16 May 2017 Naval Shipbuilding Plan recognises WA skills WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has welcomed the recognition of Western Australia’s capabilities in the first Naval Shipbuilding Plan. The plan recognises WA already has many of the skills available to support the government’s continuous build program and outlines its place as one of the nation’s…
Read MoreTake Note of Answers – Budget – 11 May 2017
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (15:11): I too rise to take note of the ministers’ answers on the very fine coalition government’s 2017-18 budget. I commend them for it. I have to say that, in listening to Senator Polley then, all I could think of is that wonderful Monty Python’s Life of Brian skit, ‘What have the Romans ever…
Read MoreFederal funding for Armadale Road Bridge
Monday 8 May 2017 Federal funding for Armadale Road Bridge WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has welcomed a $2.3 billion federal and state funding agreement that will include the construction of the Armadale Road Bridge. The Turnbull Government will commit $1.6 billion and the McGowan Government will commit $745 million as part of the joint…
Read MoreThornlie rail extension back on track
Monday 8 May WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has welcomed a Federal Government decision to allocate $700 million to put towards future rail projects such as the Thornlie rail extension. The funding was part of the $2.3 billion road and rail agreement between the Turnbull and McGowan governments, which would fund 17 new projects and…
Read MoreDangerous Denny set to go
Monday 8 May 2017 WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has welcomed the announcement that the Denny Avenue level crossing in Kelmscott will be closed as part of a $2.3 billion state and federal funding agreement. The Turnbull and McGowan governments reached an agreement on the substantial road and rail infrastructure package for Western Australia, which…
Read MoreThornlie rail extension must be state priority
Thursday 4 May 2017 WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has called on the State Government to make funding the extension of the Thornlie rail line a priority and adopt the former Barnett government’s already well-advanced plans. Senator Reynolds said she had written to Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester to advocate for partial…
Read MoreAnother Labor thought bubble threatens WA jobs and trade
Friday 28 April 2017 WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is calling on Premier Mark McGowan to confirm no Western Australian trade offices will be closed. “Western Australia’s 11 trade offices are all strategically located in areas that represent significant job opportunities for WA industry,” she said. “These include four of WA’s top five major export…
Read MoreDelivering safer communities in Gosnells
Friday 21 April 2017 Senator Linda Reynolds was pleased to announce $200,000 has been granted towards the installation of CCTV cameras in Gosnells as part of the Federal Liberal Government’s election commitment. The City of Gosnells was granted $150,000 to purchase 44 fixed CCTV cameras and 4 rapid deployment cameras at Mills Park, and Amaroo…
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