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OPINION PIECE - TURNBULL GOVERNMENT MUST NOT REVERSE THE GOOD WORK OF THE ADF...
It has been an embarrassing past few weeks for the Turnbull Government when it comes to dealing with issue of gender equality. It began with Liberal MP Luke Howarth, in his anger-fuelled on-air...
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Transcript - AMANDA RISHWORTH - TELEVISION INTERVIEW - SKY NEWS - TO THE...
SUBJECT/S: CFMEU Picket, US Politics, Government Division, Labor’s plan to better protect Australians in their homes and workplaces by improving fire safety in buildings, Access to abortion; Young...
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BRODTMANN & RISHWORTH - TIME FOR THE TURNBULL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE REAL ACTION...
Today the Turnbull Government passed the buck when it came to the responsibility of our national security. Christopher Pyne’s own comments that this breach was not the Turnbull Government’s...
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SPEECH - RISHWORTH - LEGACY AUSTRALIA NATIONAL CONFERENCE - WEDNESDAY, 18...
Thank you for the invitation to speak today at this important congress; it is a pleasure to be here. I would like to begin today by acknowledging the traditional owners on whose land we meet and pay my...
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75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF EL ALAMEIN
Today, on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein, we pause and remember all of those Australian’s who served. Often described as the turning point for the War in North Africa, the Battle of...
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APPOINTMENT TO SHADOW CABINET - TUESDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2017
I am honoured to be appointed by Bill Shorten to Labor’s Shadow Cabinet and excited to take up the role as Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Development, in addition to my role as...
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Transcript - AMANDA RISHWORTH - TELEVISION INTERVIEW - SKY NEWS – SUNDAY...
SUBJECT/S: Government citizenship chaos; Question marks over Ministerial decisions; AWU; Veterans’ Affairs; ADF personnel seeking medical treatment PETER VAN ONSELEN: At the moment we are talking to...
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SPEECH: Peacekeeping Operations 70th Anniversary
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (12:10): As foreshadowed in my speech on the second reading, I would like to say that Labor will be supporting all of the government's amendments to this bill. Obviously, one of...
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SPEECH: Community Centres
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (10:36): I rise today to acknowledge and thank the many dedicated people who run and volunteer in our community centres in the southern suburbs of Adelaide. It is the time of...
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SPEECH: Employment
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (15:37): I just listened to the assistant minister. He bragged about job figures, but did not say one word of consolation to the workers who are losing their jobs tomorrow. Not...
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SPEECH: National Broadband Network 2017
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (12:47): I take it from the previous member's speech that the Prime Minister has decided now to cut the amount of GST flowing to South Australia. It is an outrageous decision by...
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SPEECH: Veterans - Government Response to Report
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (12:17): The mental health and suicide of our current and ex-serving Defence personnel has received considerable attention in recent times, and rightfully so. Serving in the...
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SPEECH: Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Omnibus) Bill 2017 - Second...
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (18:15): I rise today to speak about the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Omnibus) Bill 2017. This bill contains eight schedules, which deal with different elements of...
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SPEECH: Veterans and their families
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (12:10): As foreshadowed in my speech on the second reading, I would like to say that Labor will be supporting all of the government's amendments to this bill. Obviously, one of...
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75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOKODA CAMPAIGN AND BEACHHEAD BATTLES - THURSDAY, 02...
Today we commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Kokoda Campaign and Beachhead battles, one of Australia’s most significant campaigns fought throughout World War II. Australia’s involvement in the...
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TRANSCRIPT - AMANDA RISHWORTH - RADIO INTERVIEW - ABC 891 ADELAIDE -...
SUBJECTS: Tragedy at NSW school, elections, Citizenship saga, Penalty rates DAVID BEVAN: You are on ABC Adelaide, welcome to Amanda Rishworth, Labor Member for Kingston and Shadow Minister for Early...
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TRANSCRIPT - AMANDA RISHWORTH - TELEVISION INTERVIEW - SKY NEWS – ON THE HOUR...
SUBJECT/S: Bullecourt; Citizenship ASHLEIGH GILLON: Live now from Adelaide for more on this story is the Shadow Veterans’ Affairs Minister, Amanda Rishworth. Amanda Rishworth thank you for your time,...
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MARLES & RISHWORTH - REMEMBRANCE DAY - SATURDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2017
Today on Remembrance Day we pause to commemorate over a century of service, encompassing all wars, conflicts and peace operations in which Australia has been involved. This year marks 99 years since...
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279,000 FAMILIES TO BE WORSE OFF UNDER TURNBULL GOVERNMENT CHILDCARE POLICY -...
Reports yesterday of the Turnbull Government trying to spruik its childcare package fails to mention the 279,000 families who will be worse off under its policy. It was only recently revealed by...
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CONFIRMATION IS WELCOME, BUT GOVERNMENT MISMANAGEMENT IS HIGHLIGHTED -...
Labor welcomes confirmation that the wind farms at the site of Bullecourt will now not proceed. Bullecourt remains an important part of Australia’s military history. Read more.
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