The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Latest Media Releases
Helping women leave a violent partner payment
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to ending family, domestic and sexual violence in a generation. This is a national crisis.
Tackling online harms
Ending men’s violence against women and tackling misogyny and the harm it creates requires concerted action from all levels of government and all parts of society and we are building on investments already made in this space.
Joint statement
The Australian Institute of Criminology’s National Homicide Monitoring Program has found 34 women were killed by an intimate partner in 2022-23, an increase of 28 per cent on the previous year.
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
Launch of new resources by Autism Cooperative Research Centre
Minister Rishworth gave a speech at the launch of new resources by Autism Cooperative Research Centre in Adelaide.
DSC Annual NDIS Conference
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial Address at the DSC Annual NDIS Conference in Sydney, outlining the Government’s priorities for disability reform.
CREATE Foundation Conference
Minister Rishworth gave a Ministerial Address at the CREATE Foundation Conference in Adelaide.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Rishworth interview on Afternoon Briefing with Claudia Long
Minister Rishworth discussed the Leaving Violence Program and National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children on Afternoon Briefing with Claudia Long.
Minister Rishworth interview on Sunrise with Natalie Barr
Minister Rishworth discussed the Leaving Violence Program
Press Conference, Sydney, Wednesday 1 May
National Cabinet; National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children; WA Home Invasion; Rugby League