Media Release

Albanese Government officially launches BetStop

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Australians at risk of experiencing gambling harm will now be able to self-exclude from all licensed interacting wagering services following the launch today of BetStop…

Increased support for at risk First Nations families

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government has committed $44 million in funding to strengthen support for First Nation families and children at risk of entering out-of-home care…

Closing the hearing health gap for First Nations children

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Government is improving the hearing health of First Nations children through the delivery of the Hearing Assessment Program – Early Ears (HAPEE), established…

$10 million funding boost to support Australian volunteers

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is investing in the future of volunteers by providing $10 million in funding being delivered through the 2023-24 Volunteer Grants program.…

Statement on historic income apportionment

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Federal Government welcomes the release of the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s statement into the historic practice of income apportionment used by Services Australia. We appreciate the…

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 virtually today, attended by: Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher (Commonwealth) The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP…

Community Services Ministers meeting communique

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Community Services Ministers met on Kaurna Country in Adelaide on 19 July 2023. As part of this meeting, Ministers welcomed the opportunity to again join…

BetStop to be introduced in August

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register for online wagering, will be launched by the Albanese Labor Government on 21 August 2023. Australians will be able to…

Strengthening Australia’s child support scheme

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is funding a new package of measures to strengthen the child support scheme and ensure it is working for all separated…

No Interest Loans Scheme for Vehicles goes up a gear

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is further supporting Australians who experience vulnerabilities in accessing transport by extending the successful No Interest Loans Scheme (NILs) for Vehicles…