The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Latest Media Releases
Albanese Labor Government to cut a further 20 per cent off all student loan debts
The Albanese Labor Government will cut a further 20 per cent off all student loan debts, wiping around $16 billion in student debt for around three million Australians.
Albanese Labor Government to make student loan repayments fairer
The Albanese Labor Government will raise the minimum repayment threshold for student loans and cut repayment rates to make the repayment system fairer for all Australians with a student debt – around 3 million people.
Government and philanthropy partner to empower communities
The Albanese Labor Government is co-investing alongside philanthropy to develop a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the needs and aspirations of local communities and addressing entrenched disadvantage.
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
Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE) announcement
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial Address at Our Place, 150 Palmerston St, Carlton outlining Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE).
Minister Rishworth speech at Inclusion Australia 70th Anniversary Dinner
Minister Rishworth gave an address at Inclusion Australia 70th Anniversary Dinner
Launch of the Hanging out to help out youth volunteering awareness campaign
Minister Rishworth gave a speech at the launch of the Hanging out to help out youth volunteering awareness campaign at Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club, South Australia.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Rishworth interviewed on Newschat on Today Show
Minister Rishworth discusses Qantas flight upgrades; Airline duopoly; Cost of living; Education and Fee-free TAFE.
Minister Rishworth Melbourne press conference
Minister Rishworth gave a press conference in Melbourne outlining PLACE announcement; support for disadvantaged communities; support for First Nations communities; flight upgrades; Wednesday’s inflation data.
Minister Rishworth interviewed on Radio National Breakfast with Patricia Karvelas
Minister Rishworth discusses COVID-19 pandemic; COVID inquiry report; Australian Centre for Disease Control; PLACE announcement and Qantas flight upgrades on Radio National Breakfast with Patricia Karvelas.