Morrison Government delivers for Carine Cats Ball Club

19th April 2019 The Carine Cats Ball Club will undergo a revamp thanks to $17,500 in funding by the Morrison Government. The grant will go towards the long-awaited construction of spectator seating and player dugouts around the Club’s Baseball diamond. WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds said investing in sporting infrastructure is vital to building stronger…

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WA Government Fails To Fight For Space Agency

Wednesday, 12 December 2018 The Western Australian government has missed a multi-generational opportunity to lead Australia’s international engagement in space, by not putting forward a detailed proposal to have the Australian Space Agency headquartered in WA. WA Liberal Senator the Hon. Linda Reynolds said whilst the State Government had commissioned a report into space capability…

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Supporting Our Aged Care Sector

Aged Care (Single Quality Framework) Reform Bill 2018 I was particularly proud the first piece of legislation, Aged Care (Single Quality Framework) Reform Bill 2018, I shepherded through the Senate as Assistant Minister, was on behalf of my colleague and good friend the Hon. Ken Wyatt. This legislation will strengthen protection for our Aged Care…

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Tackling Modern Slavery And ‘Voluntourism’

In April I travelled privately to London to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) program, which addressed the issue of human trafficking and child exploitation.  What a week!  I was able to outline the Federal Government’s concerns and to seek support from the Commonwealth to tackle the child exploitation industry.  Since CHOGM,…

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Delivering A Fairer Share For WA!

Finally the GST has been fixed!  Our Western Australian Liberal team has been working tirelessly for our state to get a fair share of the GST.  At 30 cents in the dollar, the previous GST formula was simply unfair. In the new legislation, all states will be better off because of a more sustainable formula.…

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Better Health Care For Regional WA

After seeking Federal Government financial support for the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s new fleet of aircraft, I was delighted when the Liberal Government delivered $4.5 million towards sustaining the work of this important health service. The first of the fantastic new PC-24 jet aircrafts recently arrived in Perth. The aircrafts can service all of WA…

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BILLS: Modern Slavery Bill 2018 – 28 November 2018

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia—Assistant Minister for Home Affairs) (12:22): I thank all of my colleagues from the bottom of my heart for their contributions here today and I echo the sentiments of all who have spoken on this bill and all who have contributed. I do think it represents the very best of this Senate and…

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BILLS: Defence Amendment (Call Out of the Australian Defence Force) Bill 2018 – 26 November 2018

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia—Assistant Minister for Home Affairs) (21:42): Before I provide the government’s comments and summing-up speech, I would like to address a number of the issues raised by Senator McKim in the debate this evening. First of all, in relation to his questions about the Constitution, I can assure Senator McKim that the Constitution…

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BILLS: Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017 – 15 November 2018

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia—Assistant Minister for Home Affairs) (10:28): I too rise to speak in support of the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017. I would start by making the observation that, while most Australians would agree that only Australians should have the power to influence the outcome of our national elections,…

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Remembrance Day – Legacy speech

Ladies and Gentleman, thank you very much. It’s a great honour to be with you today on this special occasion. I acknowledge the President of Sydney Legacy, Legatee Greg Wrate; Contemporary widow Gwen Cherne, who has worked tirelessly to help build a better future for military families; Commanding Officer HMAS Canberra, Captain Ash Papp; and…

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