Bills – Fair Work Amendment (Gender Pay Gap) 2015 – Second Reading – 19 March 2019
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (11:55): I, too, rise to speak on the Greens’ Fair Work Amendment (Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2015. I’ll start off by saying that there is absolutely no doubt that entrenched gender pay gaps exists globally, and that includes right here in Australia. But, like all complex problems, we need to adopt…
Read MoreWA to benefit from new Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles
14 March 2018 A WA business will benefit from more than $50 million after winning a share of the Land 400 Phase 2 investment. This comes as part of the Turnbull Government’s announcement of Rhienmetall as the selected supplier for the Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle project, worth more than $5 billion in acquisition. WA Liberal Senator…
Read MoreSunny days ahead in Burt as community groups reduce electricity costs
08 March 2018 Community groups in Armadale, Gosnells and Canning could receive up to $12,500 each to help reduce their electricity costs thanks to the Federal Government’s Solar Communities Program. WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds said submissions for Round 2 of the program will open on March 13. “With this funding, community groups will be…
Read MoreRanford Primary School to boost students’ digital literacy
Ranford Primary School in Canning Vale will receive $20,000 to boost students’ digital literacy, through the second round of the Turnbull Government’s Digital Literacy School Grants Program. WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds welcomed the funding, which would be used to develop an innovative new digital technologies program in the school. “Thanks to this funding, Ranford…
Read MoreWomen in Sport
WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds today rejected comments by Senator Cory Bernardi regarding the capacity of Australian women to serve in combat roles in the ADF. “Senator Bernardi would have us resegregate women in the ADF. His comments were disheartening and terribly disappointing,” Senator Reynolds said. “For the last thirty years women have been progressively…
Read MoreTake Note of Answers – Broadband – 13 February 2018
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (15:19): I too rise to take note of Minister Fifield’s answer. After nearly four years in this place, the chutzpah of those opposite never ceases to amuse me, talking about the NBN and other projects that they implemented, developed and completely stuffed up. The list is long: pink batts, school…
Read MoreTake Note of Answers – Broadband – 13 February 2018
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (15:19): I too rise to take note of Minister Fifield’s answer. After nearly four years in this place, the chutzpah of those opposite never ceases to amuse me, talking about the NBN and other projects that they implemented, developed and completely stuffed up. The list is long: pink batts, school halls,…
Read MoreCOMMITTEES – Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters – 8 February 2018
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (18:45): As Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, I rise to speak of the report on the inquiry into decisions made by the Court of Disputed Returns. I’ve got to say up-front that I am bitterly disappointed in the stunts that those opposite pulled on an inquiry…
Read MoreDesert Fireball Network – 7 February 2018
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (13:15): I rise this afternoon to share the remarkable story of an extraordinary team of Western Australian women who are leading the world in the exploration of our solar system. Last week at Curtin University I had the honour of meeting an absolutely astonishing group of women who are some of…
Read MoreTake Note of Answers – Medicare – 5 February 2018
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (15:06): I would first like to say, ‘Congratulations and welcome,’ to my new colleague, Senator Molan, and also wish the previous Attorney-General, who is also in the chamber, all the best in his new career. Starting off the year on motions to take note of answers, I always find it a…
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