The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Latest Media Releases

Disability Reform Roadmap showcases Government plans for disability reform

The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening its commitment to accountability and transparency in delivering landmark disability reforms through the release of the Disability Reform Roadmap for 2024 and 2025.

Super boost for new parents

New parents will now receive important superannuation contributions when they take time off to care for their babies, bringing Paid Parental Leave in line with other workplace entitlements.

National survey to provide insights into family, domestic and sexual violence workforce

The Albanese Labor Government has commissioned a national survey of the family, domestic and sexual violence workforce to improve supports for victim-survivors.

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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

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.

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Latest Transcripts

Minister Rishworth Adelaide press conference

Minister Rishworth discusses Commonwealth Rent Assistance; Pensions and indexation; Cost of living relief; Help to Buy scheme; Rapid Review and Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence.

Minister Rishworth interview on ABC News Breakfast with Michael Rowland

Minister Rishworth discusses cost of living; Indexation; Jobseeker; Pensions; Commonwealth Rent Assistance and Online gambling reform on ABC News Breakfast with Michael Rowland.

Minister Rishworth on Sky News Newsday with Tom Connell

Minister Rishworth discusses Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave; Early childhood education; Productivity Commission report; Family Domestic and Sexual Violence frontline worker survey with Tom Connell.

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