Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

On Thursday 25 July 2024 the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, chaired a meeting of the Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board…

World Down Syndrome Congress Speech

Speech by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Good morning and thank you very much for having me here at the 2024 World Down Syndrome Congress. I begin this morning by…

Minister Rishworth press conference

Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPT LORALEA TRAVIS, CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE SUPPORTS PROGRAM FACILITATOR:    My name is Loralea Travis. I’m from the Centre for Inclusive Supports, we run…

Minister Rishworth press conference in Townsville

Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Safe Places; Family and Domestic Violence; Senator Fatima Payman, Nuclear energy, the Cashless Debit Card TAILEAH WATSON, SHELTER MANAGER, YUMBA-META:    It…

Funding boost for Disability Representative Organisations

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening its commitment to systemic disability advocacy with an additional $3.37 million investment in grants for Disability Representative Organisations (DROs).…

New online dating industry code now in place

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Online dating app companies have now adopted a new industry code to improve safety for Australians following a request by the Albanese Government. The world-leading…

Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (Council) was convened in Canberra and virtually today, attended by: Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher (Commonwealth) The Hon…

Minister Rishworth interview on Today Show Newschat

Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Senator Fatima Payman, housing, election speculation KARL STEFANOVIC, HOST:    Joining us to discuss today’s headlines is Minister for Social Services Amanda…