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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
Labor welcomes the Turnbull Government’s decision to clarify Defence portfolio responsibilities more than 100 days after the election. It is no surprise considering yesterday’s embarrassing Senate...
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VETERANS HEALTH WEEK
Tomorrow marks the first day of veterans’ health week. Running between 22 – 30 October, this is a time to engage in activities and community events. Read more.
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TRANSCRIPT - RADIO INTERVIEW - 5RPH ADELAIDE - TUESDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2016
SUBJECTS: Newspoll, Brandis should resign, Bob Day HANS REIMER: And once again it’s great to welcome Amanda Rishworth, Federal Member for Kingston and Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and...
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GOVERNMENT’S TIMEFRAME WILL ONLY SCRATCH THE SURFACE ON MENTAL HEALTH
Labor is concerned short timeframes could seriously impact the outcome of the Review into the services available to veterans and members of the Australian Defence Force in relation to the prevention of...
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TRANSCRIPT - RADIO INTERVIEW - 5RPH ADELAIDE - TUESDAY, 08 NOVEMBER 2016
SUBJECTS: Senate Chaos, Refugee Laws, Marriage Equality HANS REIMER: And once again it’s great to welcome Amanda Rishworth, Federal Member for Kingston and Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel and...
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SPEECH: PARTNERS OF VETERANS ASSOCIATION
Thank you for the invitation to speak here today at your annual conference, it is a pleasure to be with you all. I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners on whose land we meet the...
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
Today at the 11th hour Australians observe one minute’s silence in memory of those who have died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. This year marks the 98th anniversary of the Armistice which...
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OXLEY VETERANS ROUNDTABLE
Today, Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel, Amanda Rishworth MP and Federal Member for Oxley Milton Dick MP will host the ‘Oxley Veterans’ Roundtable’ at the...
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TRANSCRIPT - RADIO INTERVIEW - 5RPH ADELAIDE - TUESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2016
SUBJECTS: 457 Visas, Gallantry awards for Battle of Long Tan HANS REIMER: And once again it’s great to welcome Amanda Rishworth, Federal Member for Kingston and Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs...
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OPINION PIECE: VETERANS IN ALL AREAS DESERVE EQUAL ACCESS TO SUPPORT
A few weeks ago murmurs started around Newcastle about the possible closure of the Veterans’ Access Network (VAN) office. Many in the Newcastle and hunter region who access this support were worried-...
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TRANSCRIPT - RADIO INTERVIEW - 1233 ABC NEWCASTLE - WEDNESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2016
SUBJECTS: Veterans’ Access Network (VAN) offices, Veterans’ services in Newcastle PAUL TURTON: I think most people would agree it is right to treat our veterans with respect and most recently evident...
View ArticleSpeech: Employment, CSL Brisbane
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (10:42): I rise to speak about the uncertain future that seafarers on the CSL Brisbane have in front of them. Last week I met with Paul and Thomas, two men who unexpectedly...
View ArticleSpeech: Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2016-2017
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (18:27): I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2016-2017. Of course, this bill encapsulates what unfortunately represents another...
View ArticleSpeech: National Carers Week
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (16:13): This week is National Carers Week. It is an important time to recognise the 2.8 million carers in this country who do unpaid caring work for so many. It is important to...
View ArticleSpeech: Veterans
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (19:40): I rise tonight to raise a number of issues in my shadow portfolio area of veterans affairs. It has been my absolute privilege and pleasure since taking over this...
View ArticleSpeech: Remembrance Day
I am very pleased to move this motion, which recognises the importance of our national day of remembrance to honour the many service men and women who left their homes and loved ones to fight for their...
View ArticleSpeech: National Broadband Network
Ms RISHWORTH (Kingston) (19:50): 'Very, very frustrating'; 'Endless problems causing great stress and problems'; 'I have no idea how the elderly, those who live alone or with a disability will ever...
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE UNDER SIEGE BY TURNBULL GOVERNMENT
A Senate Committee has heard the Turnbull Government is willing to strong arm its own employees at the Department of Defence into signing the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA). Employees...
View ArticleVETERANS IN ALL AREAS DESERVE EQUAL ACCESS TO SUPPORT
A few weeks ago murmurs started around Newcastle about the possible closure of the Veterans’ Access Network (VAN) office. Many in the Newcastle and hunter region who access this support were worried-...
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS A WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT
Labor welcomes the Government’s Veterans’ Employment Program. Labor has long said when there is more we can do to support our veterans it should be done. We know employment opportunities for veterans...
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