Labor and the MUA – Dirty Tricks in Hasluck

Senator Linda Reynolds today slammed the Maritime Union of Australia and the Australian Labor Party for soliciting political donations in exchange for industrial peace. The Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption last week revealed that during the 2013 Federal Election campaign, Chris Cain the MUA State Director and Campaign Fundraising Director for Adrian…

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Senator Reynolds welcomes review into Seaward redevelopment

Senator for Western Australia Linda Reynolds welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government that Lieutenant General Mark Evans has been appointed to conduct a review into the redevelopment of Seaward Village.   “As someone who has consulted widely with residents and advocated for a Ministerial review I believe that more open communication regarding future changes,…

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Leaders’ Retreat No Holiday For COAG

WEST Australian Senator Linda Reynolds does not believe a jaunt to an expensive luxury resort on Kangaroo Island by COAG leaders is the best use of taxpayer funds. Following a COAG meeting last week, Prime Minister Abbott revealed Premiers and Chief Ministers from across Australia would convene for a Leaders Retreat in July, with GST…

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Premiers to the Pilbara

WEST Australian Senator Linda Reynolds has called for the Council of Australian Government (COAG) Leaders Retreat to be held in the Pilbara. Following COAG’s latest meeting last week Prime Minister Tony Abbott will host Premiers and Chief Ministers from across Australia at a “Leaders Retreat” in July. This will provide an opportunity for further discussions…

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Competitive Federalism Could Be The Answer To WA’s GST Crisis

ADOPTING a model of competitive federalism could be the long term answer to WA’s GST crisis, according to West Australian Senator Linda Reynolds. Senator Reynolds said without changes to the way Australian federation operated within our constitution, poorly performing states and territories would never have an incentive to innovate and transform. “Under the current system…

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Report By A Majority Of Senators Attending The Inquiry: Illicit Firearms

WEST Australian Senator Linda Reynolds has joined fellow Coalition Senators and Senator David Leyonhjelm in releasing a Report on the findings of a Senate Inquiry into gun related violence in the community. A separate report issued by Chair of the Inquiry Greens Senator Penny Wright, was only supported by a single Labor Senator. The majority…

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WA Senator Welcomes National Ice Taskforce

WEST Australian Senator Linda Reynolds has welcomed the establishment of a National Ice Taskforce as part of the Coalition Government’s efforts to counter the endemic use of the illicit drug ice. The Taskforce, announced by Prime Minister Tony Abbott today, will develop a national plan to tackle the growing health and social crisis caused by…

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Darwin hosts inquiry into young people in nursing homes

A SENATE inquiry considering the plight of younger Australians living in aged care will hear testimony from the disability sector at a hearing in the Northern Territory this week. Last November, after hearing the stories of young people in aged care, Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds secured bipartisan support for a Senate Inquiry into the adequacy…

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Labor and The Greens Vote to Decrease ADF Pay

LABOR and the Greens have played politics with the interests of Australia’s servicemen and women by gagging debate and voting to cut defence pay in the Senate today, according to Senator Linda Reynolds. Senator Reynolds described The Greens and Labor’s decision to support Independent Jacqui Lambie’s Private Member’s Bill as insanity and questioned how any…

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National 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…

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