Funding boost for consent education
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government is continuing its commitment to women’s safety and progressing the goal of ending violence against women and children in one generation…
Minister Rishworth interview on ABC Radio Sydney
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT RICHARD GLOVER, HOST: You’ll hear in a moment from [Teach Us Consent] founder, Chanel Contos. but first to Amanda Rishworth who’s the Minister…
Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit
Speech by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPGood morning. I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which I am recording this message, the Ngunnawal people,…
Budget empowers local leaders to tackle disadvantage
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government will deliver the most meaningful and significant overhaul to the way Australia tackles entrenched disadvantage in our nation’s history – partnering…
Recognition of the life of Robert “Father Bob” Maguire
Speech by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPI rise to acknowledge and commemorate the life of Robert “Father Bob” Maguire. Last month – on April 19 – Australia lost a giant of…
Minister Rishworth interview on Triple J Hack
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT DAVE MARCHESE, HOST: We do have Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth with us now. Minister, welcome to Hack. AMANDA RISHWORTH, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL…
Billions to boost housing and affordability
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Albanese Government’s second Budget will enable billions of dollars of investment in new social and affordable housing, incentivise new long-term rentals and provide additional…
Minister Rishworth interview on ABC Radio National Drive
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT ANDY PARK, HOST: Joining me now in the studio here in Parliament House is the Federal Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth. Minister,…
Boosting support payments to help with cost-of-living pressures
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government is increasing working-age and student payments and Commonwealth Rent Assistance, as part of the Budget’s $14.6 billion cost-of-living package. These increases…
More opportunities and investment to support people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThis year’s Budget is focused on creating opportunities that more Australians share in and ensuring that the services we rely on remain strong and sustainable…
Increased support to end violence against women and children
Media Release by The Hon Justine Elliot MPEnding violence against women and children is a national priority. The Albanese Labor Government is funding a range of new initiatives through this Budget to…
Housing and Homelessness Ministerial Council meeting
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Housing and Homelessness Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) met at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra on 3 May 2023. Ministers welcomed the New South…
Extending the financial safety net for single parents
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government is committed to helping single parents balance their work and family responsibilities. The Federal Budget 2023-24 will expand access to financial…
Minister Rishworth interview on Sky News AM Agenda
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topic: Extending the financial safety net for single parents LAURA JAYES, HOST: Minister Amanda Rishworth. Thanks so much for your time. This is…
Minister Rishworth interview on Afternoon Briefing with Matthew Doran
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Entrenched disadvantage, National Redress Scheme and Jobseeker MATTHEW DORAN, HOST: Amanda Rishworth. Welcome back to Afternoon Briefing. You have announced that part…
Government Welcomes New Support for $10 Billion Housing Australia Future Fund
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Albanese Government welcomes new support for the Housing Australia Future Fund from the Jacqui Lambie Network and calls on all Senators to back this…
Minister Collins interview on RN Breakfast
Transcript by The Hon Julie Collins MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT TOPICS: The Albanese Labor Government’s ambitious housing agenda and the Housing Australia Future Fund; renters’ rights; Tasmania. PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: Now state…
Addressing family and domestic violence in the Social Security Guide
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government will continue its commitment to better support those who experience family and domestic violence by amending relevant Social Security Guide pages.…
Government responds to Second Year Review of the National Redress Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Australian Government has released the Final Government Response to the independent Second Year Review of the National Redress Scheme for institutional child sexual abuse…
The right to recovery for victim-survivors of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
Media Release by The Hon Justine Elliot MPThe Albanese Labor Government has today reinforced its commitment to ending violence against women at the inaugural Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Recovery and Healing…
Inaugural Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Recovery and Healing Conference
Speech by The Hon Justine Elliot MPGood morning and thank you all for being here today. I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which…
Minister Collins doorstop interview, Canberra
Transcript by The Hon Julie Collins MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT TOPICS: The Albanese Labor Government’s ambitious housing agenda; a new partnership with the ACT Government to help more Canberran women into home ownership;…
Funding to support vulnerable and at-risk Australians
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government is investing $10.9 million to improve social and economic participation of vulnerable or at-risk groups across the nation. This funding is available…
Innovative new partnership to help more Canberran women into home ownership
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPCanberran women facing rental stress or at risk of homelessness will soon have a path to home ownership through an innovative Build-to-Rent-to-Buy pilot program backed…
Improving the safety, rights and protection of people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government is continuing its efforts to improve the safety, rights and protection of people with disability through an investment of up to…