The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Latest Media Releases
Funds flowing for new crisis and transitional housing
The Albanese Labor Government has announced that 42 projects across Australia will receive a share of $100 million building hundreds of new crisis and transitional homes for thousands of women and children impacted by family and domestic violence, and older women at risk of homelessness.
New $43 million partnership with WA to address family and domestic violence
The Albanese Labor Government is working in partnership with the Cook Labor Government to take significant steps towards ending gender-based violence in one generation.
Supporting young children with disability or developmental concerns
The Albanese Labor Government is extending the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) to support young children with disability or developmental concerns, their families and carers.
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
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.
Launch of the National Carer Strategy
Minister Rishworth spoke at the launch of the National Carers Strategy.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Rishworth interview on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic
Minister Rishworth discusses Matildas’ Samantha Kerr court case; US tariffs; NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen’s use of Ministerial driver.
Minister Rishworth interview on Sky News Agenda with Andrew Clennell
Minister Rishworth discusses the NDIS; Foundational Supports; The Budget, Antisemitism; Nature Positive bill; Peter Dutton’s proposed investor visa on Sky News Agenda with Andrew Clennell.
Minister Rishworth interview on ABC News Breakfast
Minister Rishworth discusses Updated Australia’s Disability Strategy; Inflation; AI chatbot DeepSeek; Election.