Studio mid-shot of the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, wearing a red jacket with a white top, black frame glasses and smiling happily at the camera.

The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

  • Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations

The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP was sworn in as Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations on 13 May 2025.

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Interview with Karl Stefanovic - Channel Nine Today Show

Topics: ANZ; PM’s electorate office; PNG security pact.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 16 September 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Interview with Karl Stefanovic - Channel Nine, Today Show

Topics: Social cohesion; Sussan Ley’s comment on Indian immigration; screen time reduction.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 8 September 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Interview with Natalie Barr - Channel Seven Sunrise

Topics: Prime Minister’s call with President Trump; superannuation.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 5 September 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Ai Group PIR Conference 2025

I want to acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of where we meet today and their continuing connection to land, waters and community.

Release type: Speech

Date: 4 September 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Interview with Jayne Azzopardi - Channel Nine, Today Show

Topics: Migration policy; call for e-bike reform; North Sydney Council considering asking large groups to pay to use public parks.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 2 September 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Interview with James Glenday - ABC News Breakfast

Topics: US-Australia relationship; new penalty and overtime rates legislation.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 29 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Interview with Sally Sara - ABC Radio National Breakfast

Topics: Penalty and overtime rates legislation; Federal Court ruling on Qantas case.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 29 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Penalty rates Act protects the wages of 2.6 million Australian workers

The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Act 2025 today passed the Australian Parliament, ensuring the penalty and overtime rates of 2.6 million Australians who…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 28 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Press Conference, Canberra

Topics: Closing Loopholes legislation.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 26 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Interview with Karl Stefanovic - Channel Nine, Today Show

Topics: AUKUS deal; tax policy; housing.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 26 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Closing Loopholes delivering good outcomes in Australian workplaces

This week marks a major milestone in the implementation of the most significant workplace relations reforms in more than a decade.

Release type: Op-Ed

Date: 26 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Next steps to deliver a joined up tertiary education system

The Albanese Government is taking the next steps to deliver a joined up tertiary education system.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 19 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP