The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Latest Media Releases
Innovative perpetrator intervention to stop the cycle of violence
The Albanese Labor Government will provide more than $3.1 million over four years to the Tasmanian Government to deliver two trial programs aiming to break the cycle of violence against women and children through new programs focused on perpetrator behaviour.
Food relief facility for Tasmanians doing it tough
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering for Tasmanians in need of long-term food relief options through support to Loaves and Fishes to acquire a warehouse in Devonport.
Opening of Safe Places Inclusion Round
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to ending violence against women and children and ensuring they have a safe place to go when escaping violence.
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
Statement on a Significant Matter – Family and Domestic Violence
Minister Rishworth acknowledges the ongoing impacts of family and domestic violence in Australia.
United Nations General Assembly High Level Debate on Equal Access to Justice for All: Advancing Reforms for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies
Minister Rishworth gave a statement during a High Level Debate at the 16th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Statement on behalf of Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia at the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Minister Rishworth gave a statement on behalf of the MIKTA countries at the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Latest Transcripts
AM with Sabra Lane
Minister Rishworth discusses the Innovative Perpetrator Response program; Safe Places; and Rupert Murdoch
7AD Weekdays with Lee Dixon
Minister Rishworth discusses social security payments, Loaves and Fishes, and cost of living on 7AD Weekdays with Lee Dixon
Tasmania Talks with Richard Perno
Minister Rishworth discusses emergency food relief, cost of living, social security payments, and the Voice on Tasmania Talks with Richard Perno.