The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Latest Media Releases
New Specialist Disability Program open for tender
The Albanese Labor Government’s vision of a New Specialist Disability Employment Program that puts participants back at the centre is one step closer to being realised with a request for tender now open.
Establishment of the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to achieving better outcomes for First Nations children, young people and their families.
More emergency and crisis accommodation for women and children experiencing violence
Today the Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program (CTAP) grant round opens, with $100 million allocated for new crisis and transitional housing for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence, and older women at risk of homelessness.
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
Minister Rishworth final address to Parliament on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment
Minister Rishworth gave an address to Parliament on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment.
Minister Rishworth address to Parliament on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment
Minister Rishworth gave an address to Parliament on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment
Australian Government response to the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial Address at Parliament House outlining the Australian Government response to the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Rishworth interview on Sunrise with Natalie Barr
Minister Rishworth interview on Sunrise with Natalie Barr
Minister Rishworth interview on the Today Show with Sarah Abo
Minister Rishworth discusses terrorism, Israel-Palestine, visas, immigration, antisemitism, Budget, Budget surplus and cost of living on the Today Show with Sarah Abo.
Minister Rishworth Brisbane press conference
Minister Rishworth discusses Autistic women; Connections4Women; Strong and Resilient Communities; Disability; Negative gearing; Housing.