Review of BetStop launched
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Minister for Communications has appointed Mr Richard Eccles to lead the first statutory review of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register. Implemented by the…
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Minister Rishworth Adelaide doorstop
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Youth Volunteering Campaign; volunteering; housing; Dutton’s housing plan; NDIS fraud; ACT election outcome; capital gains tax. LOUISE MILLER-FROST, MEMBER FOR BOOTHBY: Well,…
New advertising campaign calls for more young people to volunteer
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government has launched an awareness campaign today to encourage young people to consider taking up a volunteer role to strengthen the nation’s…
Launch of the Hanging out to help out youth volunteering awareness campaign
Speech by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE transcript Good morning. I’d like to begin this morning by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we meet, the Kaurna (Gaa-nuh)…
Draft National Carer Strategy open for public consultation
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPAustralia’s three million unpaid carers are the unsung heroes of our nation, and the Albanese Labor Government is making sure they are recognised, valued and…
Minister Rishworth address at Women’s Agenda Carers Australia breakfast
Speech by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE Transcript Good morning and it’s so great to be with you all this morning. I would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners…
Trial underway to help school-aged boys develop healthy masculinities
Media Release by The Hon Justine Elliot MPThe Albanese Labor Government is investing $3.5 million to support three innovative projects promoting and encouraging healthy perceptions of masculinity among school-aged boys. The Healthy…
Minister Rishworth Melbourne doorstop
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT PETER KHALIL MP, MEMBER FOR WILLS: Thanks everyone, I’m Peter Khalil MP, Member for Wills. Today I’m joined by Amanda Rishworth, Claudia Johnson,…
Negotiations to begin for an Australia-Mongolia Social Security Agreement
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government is entering into negotiations with the Mongolian Government on a bilateral social security agreement. An agreement would enhance access to certain…
Minister Rishworth interview on the Newschat on the Today Show
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Cost of living; Prime Minister’s property; Housing; Rent to Build Scheme; Help to Buy Bill; Debit card surcharges, ABBA concert. SARAH ABO,…
Paid Family and Domestic Violence leave helping workers cope in crisis
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPAn independent statutory review of the Albanese Government’s paid family and domestic violence leave has found the program is succeeding in supporting the financial security…
Better protections for telco customers experiencing domestic and family violence
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Government has taken an important step to strengthen protections for telecommunications customers experiencing domestic and family violence, by ensuring they can access timely…
Minister Rishworth interview on the Today show
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Israel; Palestine; Protests; Senator Fatima Payman’s new party; Cost of living; Housing. KARL STEFANOVIC, HOST: Welcome back. The first mercy flight out…
Establishment of the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government is committed to achieving better outcomes for First Nations children, young people and their families. An independent National Commission for Aboriginal…
Minister Rishworth interview on Sunrise with Natalie Barr
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Iran; Immigration; Middle-East conflict; Protests; Diplomacy. NATALIE BARR, HOST: Thank you, Sam. The Federal Government is this morning facing pressure to expel…
New Specialist Disability Program open for tender
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government’s vision of a New Specialist Disability Employment Program that puts participants back at the centre is one step closer to being…
Appointments to the Stronger Places, Stronger People National Leadership Group
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government has appointed Ms Karyn Baylis AM as the new Chair to the Stronger Places, Stronger People National Leadership Group. Ms Baylis…
More emergency and crisis accommodation for women and children experiencing violence
Media Release by The Hon Justine Elliot MPAustralians deserve to have a safe place to go when they need it most. Today the Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program (CTAP) grant round opens,…
Making online dating safer
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPAustralians deserve to feel safe when they are using dating apps. The Albanese Government has been working closely with the dating industry to develop an…
Minister Rishworth interview on the Today Show with Sarah Abo
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPTopics: Terrorism; Israel-Palestine; Visas; Immigration; Antisemitism; Budget, Budget surplus; Cost of living. SARAH ABO, HOST: Welcome back. Well, this morning the AFP is investigating protesters…
Ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability 2024
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPAmbassadors for the 2024 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) have officially been confirmed. A total of eight Australians with a diverse range of…
New funding to support autistic Queensland women
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government is continuing to support inclusion and a sense of belonging in communities for Autistic Australians, with the commitment of $359,000 to…
Minister Rishworth interview on Sunrise with Natalie Barr and Shadow Finance Minister, Jane Hume
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Interest rates; Cost of living; Inflation; Housing; Commonwealth Rent Assistance; Medicare; Negative gearing. NATALIE BARR, HOST: Another major blow for mortgage holders…
Minister Rishworth Brisbane press conference
Transcript by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Autism; Autistic women; Connections4Women; Strong and Resilient Communities; Disability; Negative gearing; Housing. AMANDA RISHWORTH, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES: It’s been wonderful to…
Early intervention for adolescent young men and boys to end gender-based violence
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPYoung men and boys at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence will be supported through the establishment of a national early intervention…