Posts by Michelle Lewis

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (20:22): I too rise to speak in support of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment Bill 2014 [No. 2]. This bill implements the government’s election commitment outlined in the policy for better transparency and accountability of registered organisations. It will enhance the accountability and transparency of registered organisations by broadly aligning the obligations of…

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (17:36): I too rise to speak on this motion. We have heard a lot of table thumping from some industrial and economic dinosaurs in the opposition who really want the government and taxpayers to keep indefinitely supporting uncompetitive industries which, instead of creating new national wealth, will continue to deplete it. In stark contrast…

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (17:53): I rise to speak on the Medical Research Future Fund Bill 2015. I am proud to be a member of an Abbott government that is so focused on ensuring that our best and brightest Australian medical researchers remain at the forefront of developing treatments and creating cures that will improve the lives of…

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (22:18): I rise tonight to address the issue of gender equality in the Liberal Party, and it seems quite apt after Senator Moore’s wonderful tribute to Joan Kirner. I am a very proud WA Liberal woman. When I look around my party, I see an astonishing number of talented and inspirational…

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (19:45): I rise tonight to speak on an exciting opportunity for all Australians to have a real say in the reform of our nation. The reform of the Federation white paper, paired with the white paper on the reform of Australia’s taxation system, together present an opportunity to secure long-term structural reform to Australia’s…

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (21:29): I rise tonight with a great deal of pride and emotion to share my family’s pilgrimage to Gallipoli for the Centenary of Anzac celebrations. On Anzac Day this year hundreds of thousands of Australians and New Zealanders came together in Gallipoli, not to commemorate victories or defeats in war but…

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (15:20): I too rise to take note of answers in question time today, and I have to say that I do it with a very heavy heart. Having just returned from a week at Gallipoli with thousands of other Australians, where our spirit of national unity, patriotism and pride was almost…