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COMMITTEES – Community Affairs References Committee Government Response to Report
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (17:48): I too rise to thank the government for their response on the Lyme-like disease inquiry. It’s not very often that you get two reports in a…
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Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (17:27): I too rise to speak on the tabling of this unanimous community affairs committee report on the future of rugby union in Australia. I supported this…
Read MoreBILLS – Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Omnibus) Bill 2017 – Second Reading
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (10:58): There is no greater constitutional responsibility for any federal government or any federal MP, including those of us in this chamber today, than the defence and…
Read MoreAdjournment – School Chaplains – 16 October 2017
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (22:17): Tonight I rise to speak about the important role chaplains play in young Australian lives in schools, particularly in my home state of Western Australia. All…
Read MoreRegional Investment Corporation Bill 2017 – 16 October 2017
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (21:23): I too rise to support and heartily commend this government for this initiative, which seeks to establish the Regional Investment Corporation to support farm businesses. It…
Read MoreStatements by Senators – Democracy – 13 September 2017
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (13:23): As a proud senator for Western Australia and having worked for many Australian and international democratic institutions over the course of my career, I’ve often had…
Read MoreMatters of Public Importance – Environment – 12 September 2017
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (16:24): I too rise to speak on this so-called matter of public importance. But, unlike those opposite, what I would like to do is begin by expressing…
Read MoreBroadcasting Legislation Amendment (Broadcasting Reform) Bill 2017, Commercial Broadcasting (Tax) Bill 2017 – second reading – 12 September 2017
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (13:35): I too rise to commend and applaud the Turnbull government on the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Broadcasting Reform) Bill 2017. Before I get into the reasons why…
Read MoreElectoral and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 – Second Reading – 11 September 2017
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (10:26): As the chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, I’m incredibly proud of the work that this committee does on behalf of our nation.…
Read MoreTake Note of Answers – Deputy Leader of the Nationals, New England Electorate: Roads, Community Development Grants Program – 7 September 2017
Senator REYNOLDS (Western Australia) (15:20): I too rise to take note of Minister Nash’s answers to questions today. I said two days ago in this place that I had never been…
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