Speeches
Statement of a Significant Matter
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial Address in the House of Representatives, acknowledging the release of the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Statement on a Significant Matter – Family and Domestic Violence
Minister Rishworth acknowledges the ongoing impacts of family and domestic violence in Australia.
United Nations General Assembly High Level Debate on Equal Access to Justice for All: Advancing Reforms for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies
Minister Rishworth gave a statement during a High Level Debate at the 16th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Statement on behalf of Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia at the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Minister Rishworth gave a statement on behalf of the MIKTA countries at the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Australia’s National Statement at the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Minister Rishworth gave a national statement at the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability (SACID) Leading through Inclusion Conference
Minister Rishworth speech at the SACID Leading through Inclusion Conference.
Financial Counselling Australia 2023 National Conference
Minister Rishworth speech at the Financial Counselling Australia 2023 National Conference
Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit
Minister Rishworth makes a statement at the Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit.
Recognition of the life of Robert “Father Bob” Maguire
Minister Rishworth gave a Statement of Significant Matters at the House of Representatives to acknowledge and commemorate the life of Robert “Father Bob” Maguire.
Recognition of ten years since the National Apology for Forced Adoptions
Minister Rishworth gave a Statement of Significant Matters at the House of Representatives, Canberra in recognition of ten years since the National Apology for Forced Adoptions.
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.
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.
National Foundation for Australian Women 2022 Annual Dinner
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial address to the National Press Club about the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children and gender inequality.
National Press Club of Australia Address
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial address at the National Press Club of Australia outlining what the Government is doing to support the National Campaign to end Domestic, family and sexual violence against women and children 2022 - 2032.
Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial address at the Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum outlining the work currently underway to drive outcomes under Australia’s Disability Strategy.
Australian Services Union NSW / ACT Social and Community Services Council Speech 2022
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial address at the annual Australian Services Union Senior Delegation outlining the work that is underway in the community services sector.
National Youth Disability Summit Speech 2022
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial address at the National Youth Disability Summit 2022 outlining the support available for young people and children with disability.