Linda Reynolds
| Senator Linda Reynolds CSC | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Western Australia | |
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Assumed office 1 July 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
16 May 1965 Gooseberry Hill, Western Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | Curtin University |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Website | http://www.lindareynolds.com.au/ |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 1984–2012 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Awards | Conspicuous Service Cross |
Linda Karen Reynolds CSC (born 16 May 1965) is an Australian politician. She was elected to the Australian Senate representing the state of Western Australia at the 2013 federal election for the term which began 1 July 2014.[1] Reynolds was elected by being third on the Liberal Senate ticket but her place in the Senate was in doubt after the High Court ordered a fresh half-Senate election in Western Australia as a result of missing ballot papers.[2] However, Reynolds was re-elected and her Senate term commenced on 1 July 2014.
Reynolds was the deputy director of the Federal Liberal Party of Australia, brigadier and adjutant general in the Australian Army Reserve and a chief of staff to Senator Chris Ellison.[3]
She is a granddaughter of Alfred Reynolds MLA, a former Australian Labor Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly.
References
- ↑ "Palmer wins, wants WA Senate race declared". 1 November 2013.
- ↑ "WA Senate election: counting begins for poll re-run". 6 April 2014.
- ↑ Schubert, Misha (9 February 2008). "Liberals gun for poll scapegoat".
External links
- Official website
- Summary of parliamentary voting for Senator Linda Reynolds on TheyVoteForYou.org.au