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.
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 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.