The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Latest Media Releases
Public consultation on the development of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan
The Albanese Labor Government has further progressed its commitment to addressing family violence experienced by First Nations women and children, with public consultation opening on the design of a standalone National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan.
Investing to help keep women and children safe
The Albanese Labor Government is building on its significant investments to prevent family, domestic and sexual violence against women and children, and support those who experience it.
Consultation on Foundational Supports for Australians with disability
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to strengthen the disability ecosystem and improve the availability of supports outside the NDIS, with consultations around the design of Foundational Supports commencing this month.
Latest Editorials
Too much at stake to falter over next step for change
We became a step closer to a referendum on a Voice to Parliament last Wednesday with the passing of the Bill through the Lower House.
Labor Delivers Family and Domestic Violence Leave as one way to save lives
More than 11 million employees are now eligible for ten days leave to deal with the impacts of family and domestic violence and whether they ever need it or not, the protection is there.
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
Minister Rishworth final address to Parliament on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment
Minister Rishworth gave an address to Parliament on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment.
Minister Rishworth address to Parliament on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment
Minister Rishworth gave an address to Parliament on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment
Australian Government response to the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial Address at Parliament House outlining the Australian Government response to the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Rishworth interview on the Today show
Minister Rishworth discusses Social media ban and Airline divestiture.
Minister Rishworth interview on the Today Show
Minister Rishworth discusses the Reserve Bank and Jim Chalmers on the Today Show with Sarah Abo.
Minister Rishworth interview on Sky News Sunday Agenda
Minister Rishworth discusses indexation, gambling reform, domestic violence, the 2026 Census, Blayney gold mine and Peter Dutton on Sky New Sunday Agenda with Andrew Clennell.