News Articles for Linda Reynolds

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has hit back at criticisms by some big WA businesses about the nation's relationship with China.

News of a revived, $300 million maritime underwater tracking range comes as the federal government remains undecided on whether to bring full-cycle docking to WA.

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has backed her department's handling of the Afghanistan inquiry while arguing its findings did not represent most of those serving in Australia's armed forces.

Unlawful killings and a warrior culture among defence personnel are just some of the damning allegations to be aired in the Brereton report.

Australia will ramp up its fight against hackers with a $1.35 billion package set to create 500 new positions to stamp out malicious cyber-attacks.

A $12.5 million submarine rescue facility to be built in Henderson will give Western Australia a central role in emergency rescues across the region; meanwhile a decision has still not been made on the best location for mid-life submarine maintenance docking.

This year's Most Influential feature has been narrowed down to the 50 people in WA making the biggest impact in business and politics.

Sea to Summit will receive $30 million as part of a contract with the Australia Defence Force, with the WA-based defence business providing shelters, training and protective equipment to personnel in Australia and overseas.

The Liberal Party WA's marginal seat contingent played a big role in the shock May federal election victory, while local ministers, most notably Christian Porter, are key to the government's agenda.

SPECIAL REPORT: A strong network has developed in WA to help local businesses gain access to defence opportunities across the country.

Scott Morrison says he has high expectations for his new ministry, with Western Australians Christian Porter, Linda Reynolds and Ken Wyatt among those to be promoted.

A Perth-based business that merges computer simulation with live battlefields has partnered with some big international platers in the defence space

The looming federal election could mark a big shift in political power, not just in Canberra but also WA.

The state government has voiced its frustration at the Commonwealth's decision to choose Adelaide as the home of Australia's $41 million space agency.

Dredging a second channel into Garden Island and major road upgrades could be priorities in a Henderson precinct master plan to be drafted by the state government in 2019, while Defence Minister Chris Pyne today announced a new $200 million vessel will be built at the yards.

Scott Morrison is "absolutely satisfied" none of his MPs were bullied because of their gender during the recent leadership spill.

SPECIAL REPORT: Our annual analysis of the state's movers and shakers shows that sometimes the best examples of influence are demonstrated not by what change an influencer starts, but rather what they can stop.

SPECIAL REPORT: A maintenance hub for LNG vessels in WA is one of numerous opportunities for oil and gas services businesses.

A Senate committee will inquire into the future of rugby union in Australia, a day after the ARU's victory in its fight to axe the Western Force from Super Rugby.

The state government will be seeking to pile pressure on the Commonwealth to secure more defence industry spending in the west, according to Minister for Defence Issues Paul Papalia, as he hit out at his federal counterpart over a perceived lack of naval shipbuilding cash flowing to local players.

Defence Issues Minister Paul Papalia says Western Australia has been dudded in the federal government's $89 billion naval shipbuilding plan, of which WA will receive just over $3 billion of work, while the prime minister has lauded it as “unashamedly nationalistic”.

The state's shipbuilding industry has had a big win, with the federal government selecting Austal to build 21 Pacific Patrol Boats at its yard in Henderson in a contract worth at least $500 million.

Australia was named the 13th most innovative country in Bloomberg's Innovation Index 2015, but what will it take for Australia to climb to the number one position in the next 15 years?

The federal government's $89 billion spend for new naval vessels represents an opportunity for businesses at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson, as energy and resources projects dry up.