The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Latest Media Releases
Media release: Streamlining Norfolk's Employment and Vet Services
The Australian Government is committed to supporting Norfolk Islanders build their future, with a new streamlined employment and VET assistance program to roll out from July 1 next year.
Boost to family violence training for frontline responders
Everyone deserves a safe, secure life free from gender-based violence and the Albanese Labor Government is committed to our shared goal of ending violence against women and children in one generation.
Supporting young men and boys in Victoria to end gender-based violence
The Albanese Labor Government is highlighting the importance of early intervention to end gender-based violence with the commitment of more than $23 million for programs across the country.
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 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
Latest Transcripts
Minister Rishworth interview on the Today Show with Dan Anstey
Minister Rishworth discusses MYEFO, Government spending, Peter Dutton’s cuts to pensions and Election timing on the Today Show with Dan Anstey.
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.