The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Latest Media Releases
Community Services Ministers meeting communique
Minister Rishworth met with fellow Commonwealth, state and territory Community Services Ministers in-person at Parliament House, Canberra on 31 January 2023.
Opportunity for Australians to help shape the Early Years Strategy
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to develop an Early Years Strategy with public consultation now underway ahead of the major Early Years Summit to be held later this month.
Progressing a National Autism Strategy and Research Centre
The Albanese Labor Government will continue its commitment to leaving no one behind and holding no one back by progressing a National Autism Strategy and committing further funds to the Autism Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).
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
Autism CRC Speech
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial Address at the University of Queensland outlining the National Autism Strategy and Autism CRC funding.
Safe and Supported Action Plans Launch
Minister Rishworth discusses the launch of Safe and Supported Action Plans at Parliament House.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Minister Rishworth’s statement in the House of Representatives in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Rishworth interviewed on Sky News Newsday
Minister Rishworth discusses Alice Springs, cashless debit card and Government’s Early Years Summit with Tom Connell on Sky News Newsday.
Minister Rishworth interviewed on ABC Radio Brisbane Breakfast.
Minister Rishworth discusses New funding for Autism CRC, domestic violence leave, Commonwealth rent assistance and social housing.
Minister Rishworth on ABC AM with Sabra Lane
Minister Rishworth discusses the launch of Safe and Supported Action Plans with Sabra Lane on ABC AM