The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Latest Media Releases
Government marks ten year anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions
On the tenth anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions, the Albanese Labor Government will remember the mothers and families affected by forced adoptions and announce $700,000 in funding for delivery of trauma-informed support services.
New report underscores importance of Early Years Strategy
The latest report card into the wellbeing of Australian children by UNICEF Australia and the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) has reinforced the need for a Commonwealth Early Years Strategy to improve outcomes for young children.
Reflecting on safety this International Women’s Day
Today marks International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across Australia and the world.
Latest Editorials
Minister Rishworth – Opinion piece – Herald Sun
There is a moment I recall with my eldest son Percy whenever I think about gender-norms, family dynamics and respectful relationships.
Latest Speeches
ChangeFest: The Future of Place-Based Change
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial Address at Brighton, Tasmania outlining ChangeFest and the the future of place-based change.
National Early Years Summit
Minister Rishworth gave an address at the Early Years Summit
Autism CRC Speech
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial Address at the University of Queensland outlining the National Autism Strategy and Autism CRC funding.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Rishworth press conference interview with Sally Sitou, Nicole Breeze, and Penny Dakin
Launch of UNICEF and ARACY’s Wellbeing Of Australia’s Children Index
Minister Rishworth interviewed on Future Women Leadership series with Helen McCabe
Minister Rishworth discusses women in politics and empathy with Helen McCabe.
Minister Rishworth interviewed on Sky News with Sharri Markson
Interest rate rises, franking credits, paid parental leave and domestic violence.