Governor-General’s Speech: Address-in-Reply – 12 September 2016
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (12:20): I too rise in reply to the Governor-General’s opening address for the 45th Parliament. Listening to many of my colleagues’ address-in-reply speeches reminds me of how lucky and how proud I am to represent this great country of ours in this chamber. The Turnbull government was re-elected on 2 July…
Read MorePrimary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Bill 2016 – 12 September 2016
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (20:58): I too rise to speak in support of the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Bill 2016. I first became involved in the issue of levies shortly after I was sworn into this place. Not coming from a rural background, I first became aware of significant issues in relation…
Read MoreDonations to Political Parties – 12 September 2016
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (21:49): I rise tonight to speak of one of the more shameful red herrings deployed recently by the ALP. This is Labor’s referral to the Auditor-General of supposed donations by Parakeelia to the Liberal Party. It should have been obvious to everybody, particularly to some of the breathlessly credulous commentators on…
Read More2016 Election under scrutiny
September 27, 2016 The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has today announced its inquiry into the conduct of the 2016 federal election. The Special Minister of State has asked the Committee to conduct an inquiry with the following terms of reference: That the following matters be referred to the Joint Standing Committee on…
Read MoreIron Ore Industry – 31 August 2016
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (13:35): In my first contribution in the 45th Parliament, I mark the 50th anniversary of iron ore shipments from Western Australia and I also share the remarkable impact that this industry has had, and continues to have, on Western Australia and our nation. It is a story that showcases the true…
Read MoreBudget – 4 May 2016
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (17:06): I too rise today, but this time to congratulate the Turnbull government for the 2016-17 budget, and I especially commend the Prime Minister, the Treasurer, the finance minister and all of our economic team on a truly outstanding budget. It is a budget that really is preparing Australia for the long-term…
Read MoreAustralian Securities and Investments Commission – 18 April 2016
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (15:32): I too rise to take note of the ministers’ answers. The hypocrisy that is wafting over to this side of the chamber is almost overwhelming. Those opposite, who are now so stridently calling for a royal commission into these matters, are exactly the same members who only recently said that…
Read MoreNew Export Loan for West Australian Small Businesses
April 6, 2016 WEST Australian small and medium enterprises looking to export will find it easier to access finance thanks to the Small Business Export Loan. WA Senator Linda Reynolds said the Small Business Export Loan – provided by Australia’s export finance agency, Efic – will improve convenience, increase approval speed and provide greater flexibility…
Read MoreSenator Reynolds opens new multi-purpose sports complex for St Andrew’s Grammar School
Senator Linda Reynolds CSC officially opened the George and Despina Berbatis Gymnasium at St Andrew’s Grammar School in Dianella. Students and staff at St Andrew’s Grammar School now have full use of the multi-purpose sports complex comprising of a multi-purpose court, change rooms, toilets, a general learning area and store rooms. The Australian Government…
Read MoreClimate Change – 6 March 2016
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (18:07): I too rise to speak on this so-called matter of public importance today, which is sadly just another attempt by those opposite to take a very poorly aimed shot at the government to, I think, hide their complete lack of policy and new ideas in this area. I really wait…
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