Media Releases by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
Negotiations for social security agreement with Sweden to begin
The Albanese Labor Government will soon commence negotiations with the Swedish Government on a bilateral social security agreement. An agreement would boost access to certain…
First Nations peoples high on agenda for crisis accommodation expansion
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its goal to end gender-based violence in one generation, with more crisis accommodation services for First Nations communities.…
Helping First Nations women and children leave violent relationships in Broome
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting First Nations women and children living in Broome, Western Australia to leave violent intimate partner relationships. Broome Regional Aboriginal…
Helping women in Dubbo leave violent relationships
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting women living in Dubbo to leave violent intimate partner relationships. Bunmabunmarra Service Pty Ltd will receive $6.3 million to…
Creating a more accessible Australia
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to building inclusive communities in Australia, where people with disability, including those with complex needs, can experience our extraordinary…
Embedding the right to paid family and domestic violence leave in our workplaces
The Albanese Labor Government is reaffirming its commitment to end violence against women and children in one generation, today releasing the response to the independent…
Men’s Wellness Centre to improve First Nations safety in Lakes Entrance
The First Nations communities of Lakes Entrance in Victoria are set to benefit from a new Men’s Wellness Centre, as part of the Albanese Labor…
Men’s Wellness Centre to improve safety for First Nations families in Yalata
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing in its efforts to address domestic and family violence, funding a new Men’s Wellness Centre that will deliver culturally…
$15.7 million in additional funding to combat family violence in Tasmania
The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with the Tasmanian Liberal Government to provide additional funding for frontline services under a renewed five-year National Partnership Agreement…
Removing barriers to inclusion for people with disability
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to safe and inclusive communities for people with disability as part of its initial response to…
Increased funds to address gender-based violence in South Australia
The Albanese Labor Government has secured another renewed five-year National Partnership Agreement on Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Responses with the South Australian Malinauskas Labor…
Investing in early intervention to address violence against women and children
The Albanese Labor Government has announced additional funding for three early intervention support services for men, including those who perpetrate or experience family and domestic…
Boosting the financial security of Australians doing it tough
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening the financial futures of Australia’s most vulnerable people. We’re investing $51.5 million to ensure the successful Saver Plus program…
Legislation to establish national code to prevent and respond to sexual violence in higher education
The Albanese Labor Government has today introduced legislation to establish a mandatory National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Not enough…
Investing to promote higher quality supports for NDIS participants
Ensuring every NDIS participant has access to the highest quality supports will be the focus of two new pilots to commence this year. Grant rounds…
New $43 million partnership with WA to address family and domestic violence
The Albanese Labor Government is working in partnership with the Cook Labor Government to take significant steps towards ending gender-based violence in one generation. A…
Supporting young children with disability or developmental concerns
The Albanese Labor Government is extending the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) to support young children with disability or developmental concerns, their families and carers.…
Funds flowing for new crisis and transitional housing
The Albanese Labor Government has announced that 42 projects across Australia will receive a share of $100 million building hundreds of new crisis and transitional homes…
Two years of employees receiving paid family and domestic violence leave
Today marks the second-year anniversary of the Albanese Labor Government’s introduction of paid family and domestic violence leave. Labor believes no one should ever have…
Equipping and empowering vulnerable young mothers to thrive in Brisbane
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient. Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, Kate Thwaites, this…
Updated Australia’s Disability Strategy to improve the lives of people
All governments have reaffirmed their commitment to building a more inclusive Australia, where all people with disability can participate on an equal basis, through the…
Joint statement on Australian state, territory and local government response to the launch of the updated Australia’s Disability Strategy
The Australian Federal Government, all state and territory governments and the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), have today reaffirmed their commitment to building a more…
Centre of Excellence to shape the future of disability employment
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to an inclusive Australia where everybody has the opportunity for secure, fairly paid work – including people with disability.…
New Chief Executive for Geoscience Australia
Experienced public servant and chief executive Ms Melissa Harris PSM will take up the role of Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s key government geoscience organisation,…
More Safe Places for women and children experiencing violence in the Northern Territory
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering for the Northern Territory, with additional funding to provide 56 safe places for women and children experiencing family and…