Adjournment: Freedom of Speech

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (19:44): Tonight I rise to speak on the principle of freedom of speech. I believe there is no democratic value or individual freedom more greatly valued…

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Matters Of Public Importance: Asylum Seekers

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (16:56): Thirteen years ago I saw true evil up close and, for the first time in my life, I understood it. The events of 2001 and…

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Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014, Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014 Second Reading

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (09:47): I rise to speak on the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014 and the Social Services and Other…

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Matters Of Public Importance: Defence Procurement

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (16:55): I rise today on this very important matter of public importance. The Abbott government is getting on with the job of ensuring that our Navy…

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Adjournment: Mining

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (18:51): I rise to speak this evening on the passage of the MRRT repeal bill through the Senate yesterday and the repeal of this failed mining…

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Matters Of Public Importance: Budget

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (16:41): I rise to address this matter of public importance that has been raised by Senator Moore on behalf of the Labor Party. As a member…

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The Senate Ministerial Statements: Iraq and Syria

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (17:22): I would like to first thank the Minister for Defence for his statement on this issue today. I also stand to speak strongly in support…

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Adjournment: Federation Reform

Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (20:35): I rise to speak on the coalition government’s white paper on the reform of our Federation. Firstly, I would like to congratulate the Prime Minister…

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