Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (17:17): I too rise to speak on this motion. Twelve months ago, I rose in this place to speak on the Defence Legislation Amendment (Parliamentary Approval of Overseas Service) Bill 2014, and, 12 months later, I am here to speak on the same issue again. Twelve months after this place first addressed this issue,…

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (16:09): When I first read today’s MPI talking about broken promises, slogans, dysfunction and division, I actually thought that the opposition were putting up an MPI about themselves. So I am delighted to talk about the achievements of the first two years of the Abbott government. I am a very proud member of this…

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (11:56): I too rise to speak in support of the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (2015 Budget Measures) Bill 2015. This bill will give effect to a number of the veterans affairs 2015 budget measures to do three major things: firstly, to enhance the Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986; secondly,…

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (11:09): I rise to support the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Consumer Lease Exclusion) Bill 2015. The government does not support this private members bill. We all acknowledge on this side and, as those opposite have said in the debate this morning, the minister is absolutely committed to this issue. In fact, the government is…

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…