The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Latest Media Releases
Helping First Nations women and children leave violent relationships in Broome
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting First Nations women and children living in Broome, Western Australia to leave violent intimate partner relationships.
First Nations peoples high on agenda for crisis accommodation expansion
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its goal to end gender-based violence in one generation, with more crisis accommodation services for First Nations communities.
Embedding the right to paid family and domestic violence leave in our workplaces
The Albanese Labor Government is reaffirming its commitment to end violence against women and children in one generation, today releasing the response to the independent review of the paid family and domestic violence leave.
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 the What’s My Future national disability support worker recruitment campaign
Minister Rishworth delivered an address at United Workers Union in Adelaide, South Australia, on the launch of the What’s My Future national disability support worker recruitment campaign.
Updated Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031, building a more inclusive Australia
Minister Rishworth gave an address at Deakin University, discussing the release of the updated Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.
Launch of National Autism Strategy
Minister Rishworth gave an address to launch Australia’s National Autism Strategy at Trinity on Hampton Perth.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Rishworth doorstop interview in Palm Cove, Queensland
Minister Rishworth discusses creating a more ‘Accessible Australia’ for people with disability at a doorstop in Palm Cove, Queensland.
Minister Rishworth interview on ABC Far North Breakfast with Charlie McKillop
Minister Rishworth discusses Creating a more ‘Accessible Australia’ for people with disability; National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Minister Rishworth interview on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic
Minister Rishworth discusses Reserve Bank of Australia; Interest rates; Antisemitism; NSW Health workers’ video.