Speeches
Matters Of Public Importance: Indigenous Affairs
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (16:42): I am somewhat saddened in rising to speak on this MPI. Listening to Senator Peris highlighted for me exactly why we have to work so…
Read MoreHigher 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…
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…
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…
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…
Read MoreMotions: Abbott Government
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (17:58): I would like to thank Senator Cameron for his contributions. I heard his contributions yesterday and he again said that somehow it was a bad…
Read MoreQuestions Without Notice: Take Note Of Answers: Defence Procurement
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (15:19): I too rise to take note of this issue. Mr Deputy President, for the benefit of Senator Cameron, I would like to clarify some of…
Read MoreDame Elizabeth Couchman 2015 Scholarship Award Address
Thank you for inviting me to speak today and for the honour of presenting the 2015 Dame Elizabeth Couchman Scholarship. I am absolutely delighted to be with you today amongst…
Read MoreMigration and Maritime Powers Legislation Amendment (Resolving the Asylum Legacy Caseload) Bill 2014 Second Reading
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (11:37): I rise today to speak on the Migration and Maritime Powers Legislation Amendment (Resolving the Asylum Legacy Caseload) Bill 2014. This bill is a key…
Read MoreAdjournment: Australian Defence Force
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (21:50): I rise tonight to speak on the topic of Australian Defence Force pay. I can assure you that I am not here tonight to fix…
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