The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Latest Media Releases

Supporting Australia’s unpaid carers with a National Carer Strategy

Australia’s three million unpaid carers will be better recognised, respected, valued and supported under the Albanese Labor Government’s new ten-year National Carer Strategy.

National education resource for the justice sector on sexual assault

The Australian Government has published a national educational resource for the justice sector to improve the experience of victims and survivors in the justice system.

New emergency accommodation supporting women and children in Perth

The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to ending family and domestic violence against women and children, with the delivery of new emergency accommodation for victim-survivors in Perth’s CBD.

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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.

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Latest Speeches

Launch of the National Carer Strategy

Minister Rishworth spoke at the launch of the National Carers Strategy.

National Disability Services Executive Leaders Conference

Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial Address at the National Disability Services Executive Leaders Conference in Adelaide, outlining the Government’s work to reform the disability employment sector.

Launch of ReachOut Australia’s new digital parenting resources

Minister Rishworth spoke at the launch of ReachOut Australia’s new digital parenting resources

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Latest Transcripts

Minister Rishworth doorstop

Minister Rishworth discusses the launch of Australia’s National Carer Strategy , alongside co-chair of the National Carers Strategy Advisory Committee, Meredith Coote.

Minister Rishworth interview on 5AA Mornings with Graeme Goodings

Minister Rishworth discusses unpaid carers and the National Carers Strategy on 5AA Mornings with Graeme Goodings.

Minister Rishworth on Newschat on the Today Show with David Campbell

Minister Rishworth discusses Antisemitism; Prime Minister’s response to Melbourne Synagogue terrorist attack; Legal protections for Jewish Australians; Peter Dutton; Australian flags on the Newschat on the Today Show with David Campbell.

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