The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Latest Media Releases
More Safe Places open for Tasmanian women and children experiencing family and domestic violence
The Australian and Tasmanian Governments are delivering more emergency accommodation to provide greater support to women and children experiencing family and domestic violence in Hobart.
Boosting belonging and mental wellness for people with disability in Tweed
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to support better outcomes for people with disability, with an investment of $360,000 for a new project to build the skills and social connections of people with disability on the North Coast of New South Wales.
Uplifting the Murwillumbah community through a one-stop social inclusion and services hub
The Albanese Labor Government is investing in community-led solutions to target disadvantage with $360,000 in funding for a one-stop hub to empower vulnerable members of the Murwillumbah community.
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
Launch of ReachOut Australia’s new digital parenting resources
Minister Rishworth spoke at the launch of ReachOut Australia’s new digital parenting resources
Minister Rishworth speech for International Day of People with Disability Morning Tea
Minister Rishworth gave an address for the International Day of People with Disability Morning tea at Mural Hall Parliament House
Statement on a Significant Matter for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which we marked on Monday, and to acknowledge the 16 Days of Activism to address gender-based violence that continues through to December 10.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Rishworth on ABC NewsRadio with Tom Orti
Minister Rishworth discusses Disability Employment Service provider scorecards; Disability sector reforms; NDIS Ministry; Commonwealth Bank surcharges
Minister Rishworth on Newschat on the Today Show
Minister Rishworth discusses Sex offenders banned from ADF; Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide; Defence culture and recruitment; Prime Minister and Minister Plibersek; Brain rot and Social media with Sylvia Jeffreys on the Today Show.
Minister Rishworth interviewed on ABC Radio Adelaide with Jo Laverty
Minister Rishworth discusses Thriving Suburbs Program; Noarlunga Pool; Swimming; final sitting week on ABC Radio Adelaide with Jo Laverty