The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Latest Media Releases

Indexation delivers extra support to more than 936,000 Australians

More than 936,000 Australians receiving youth, student or carer support will see a 6.0 per cent boost to their payments as indexation takes effect from 1 January 2024.

Recognising International Day of People with Disability

Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), a United Nations Day that promotes community awareness and understanding of people with disability.

New supports for victim-survivors of modern-day slavery in Australia

The Albanese Labor Government is reaffirming its commitment to eliminate modern-day slavery with the announcement of $12.1 million in funding over five years for the new Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program, and $2.2 million in further funding to extend the Speak Now project.

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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

International Day of People with Disability Morning Tea

Minister Rishworth addresses guests at a 2023 International Day of People with Disability Morning Tea event.

Championing Change: Addressing Domestic and Family Violence as Workplace Issues

Minister Rishworth address at Property Council Lunch Event

JobAccess – Driving Disability Employment seminar

Minister Rishworth spoke at the Driving Disability Employment seminar

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Latest Transcripts

Minister Rishworth interview on Sunday Agenda with Kieran Gilbert

Minister Rishworth discusses XXX on Sunday Agenda with Kieran Gilbert

Minister Rishworth interview on ABC Afternoon Briefing with Greg Jennett

Minister Rishworth discusses Career Pathways Pilot, Violence against women, 1800RESPECT branded garbage truck on ABC Afternoon Briefing with Greg Jennett

Minister Rishworth interview on 10 News First with Ursula Heger

Minister Rishworth discusses the Financial Counselling Model on 10 News First with Ursula Heger

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