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.

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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 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.

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