Posts by Michelle Lewis
Higher Education and Research Reform Bill 2014 Second Reading
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (13:12): I rise today to speak on the Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014. Those opposite talk about free education a lot, but education has never been free. It is expensive. And it is subsidised by hard-working Australian taxpayers. The issue for us in this place today is to…
Read MoreMigration Amendment (Protection and Other Measures) Bill 2014 Second Reading
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (11:15): I too rise today to speak on the Migration Amendment (Protection and Other Measures) Bill 2014. This is a bill that is vital to the continued success of legislation passed in this place last year to secure our borders and to speed up processing of genuine asylum seeker claims. I…
Read MoreNational Commemorations To Mark Completion Of Operation Slipper
THIS Saturday, Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, the Australian Federal Police, and representatives from other agencies will march in every state and territory capital city – and Townsville – to mark the completion of Operation Slipper. WA Senator Linda Reynolds said this national commemoration would recognise the achievements and sacrifices of more than 34,500 Australian…
Read MoreMore Coordination Needed To Keep Young People Out Of Aged Care
A PEOPLE focussed approach and better coordination between government agencies is needed to ensure younger Australians with disabilities are kept out of unsuitable aged care accommodation, according to West Australian Senator Linda Reynolds. Senator Reynolds said a Senate Inquiry had revealed many younger Australians with complex support needs often exist in a bureaucratic ‘no-mans-land’ between…
Read MoreApplications To Upskill Youth Now Open
BUSINESSES and community organisations in Fremantle can now apply for support to boost the skills of youth under youth stream pilot programmes through the Industry Skills Fund. West Australian Senator Linda Reynolds said the Training for Employment Scholarships and Youth Employment Pathways are new ways of delivering skilled young employees to businesses in Fremantle. “Our…
Read MoreCertainty Over Australian Defence Force Pay
WEST Australian Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds welcomed the Government’s decision to increase the pay for ADF personnel to two per cent per annum over the life of the agreement, which will take effect from next pay day. This keeps ADF pay above the current annual inflation rate of 1.7pc. Senator Reynolds and Liberal Member for…
Read MoreMotions: Attorney-General Censure
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (12:16): I too rise to speak on the censure motion today. I also would like to address the issues that Senator Collins raises in what she calls the erroneous and misleading testimony. I will go through this in detail. As a member of the Senate legal and constitutional affairs committees I…
Read MoreQuestions Without Notice: Take Note Of Answers: Australian Human Rights Commission
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (15:07): I also rise to take note. What we have just heard from Senator Cameron is exactly what has been wrong with this whole debate and what happens when you play the men and not the issues at hand. First of all, I would like to correct his statement that the…
Read MoreLinda Reynolds Congratulates New Jobactive Services
WEST Australian Senator Linda Reynolds today congratulated organisations awarded contracts to deliver employment services to job seekers and employers in Fremantle Electorate. From 1 July 2015, the Government is introducing a new employment services model entitled jobactive. Senator Reynolds said atWork Australia Pty Ltd, Communicare Inc, Employment Services Group, Mission Providence, The Salvation Army Employment…
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