Amanda Rishworth
Counted against the divisions held while they sat, not the whole parliament. Absence from a division is not abstention: pairing arrangements, leave and parliamentary duties are not distinguished in the official record. How these figures are computed.
Background
| Born | 10 Jul 1978, Adelaide, South Australia |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 24 Nov 2007 |
| Parliaments | 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Psychology | Flinders University |
| Master of Clinical Psychology | University of Adelaide |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Period |
|---|---|
| Occupational health and safety trainer | 2006 – 2007 |
| Psychologist | 2005 – 2007 |
| Union representative | 2000 – 2005 |
| Research assistant | 1998 – 1999 |
| Swimming instructor | 1995 – 1999 |
| Retail assistant | 1994 – 1999 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations | Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 13 May 2025 | current |
| Cabinet Minister | Albanese Ministry; Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 1 Jun 2022 | current |
| Member of the Speaker's Panel | current | ||
| Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme | Albanese Ministry | 20 Jan 2025 | 13 May 2025 |
| Minister for Social Services | Albanese Ministry | 1 Jun 2022 | 13 May 2025 |
| Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education | Albanese Shadow Ministry | 2 Jun 2019 | 23 May 2022 |
| Shadow Minister for Youth | Albanese Shadow Ministry | 2 Jun 2019 | 23 May 2022 |
| Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Development | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 24 Oct 2017 | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Shadow Cabinet Minister | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 24 Oct 2017 | 23 May 2022 |
| Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 23 Jul 2016 | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 23 Jul 2016 | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Education | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 24 Jun 2014 | 23 Jul 2016 |
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Higher Education | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 24 Jun 2014 | 23 Jul 2016 |
| Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Health | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 18 Oct 2013 | 24 Jun 2014 |
| Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Urban Water | Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 1 Jul 2013 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water | Gillard Ministry (2nd); Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 25 Mar 2013 | 1 Jul 2013 |
| Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers | Gillard Ministry (2nd); Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 25 Mar 2013 | 18 Sep 2013 |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Employment House of Representatives Standing | Member | 14 Jul 2014 | 9 May 2016 |
| Health House of Representatives Standing | Deputy Chair | 4 Dec 2013 | 14 Jul 2014 |
| National Disability Insurance Scheme Joint Standing | Member | 4 Dec 2013 | 9 May 2016 |
| National Broadband Network Joint Standing | Member | 21 Nov 2011 | 14 Aug 2012 |
| Cyber-Safety Joint Select | Member | 25 Oct 2010 | 24 Jun 2013 |
| Education and Employment House of Representatives Standing | Chair from 25 Oct 2010 to 22 Apr 2013 | 25 Oct 2010 | 14 May 2013 |
| Electoral Matters Joint Standing | Member | 25 Oct 2010 | 14 May 2013 |
| Communications House of Representatives Standing | Member | 19 Feb 2008 | 19 Jul 2010 |
| Health and Ageing House of Representatives Standing | Member | 19 Feb 2008 | 19 Jul 2010 |
| Industry, Science and Innovation House of Representatives Standing | Member | 19 Feb 2008 | 19 Jul 2010 |
Memberships as the Parliamentary Handbook records them; current means no end date is recorded.
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Kingston | Australian Labor Party | 53.03 | +3.83 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Kingston | Australian Labor Party | 49.20 | -1.38 | Elected |
| 2019 federal election | Kingston | Australian Labor Party | 50.58 | +5.22 | Elected |
| 2016 federal election | Kingston | Australian Labor Party | 49.42 | +0.16 | Elected |
| 2013 federal election | Kingston | Australian Labor Party | 49.26 | -2.50 | Elected |
| 2010 federal election | Kingston | Australian Labor Party | 51.05 | +4.40 | Elected |
| 2007 federal election | Kingston | Australian Labor Party | 46.65 | +4.36 | Elected |
First-preference share of the formal vote at each event, matched by name within the member's state.
Parliamentary expenses
| Category | Apr-Jun 2026 | Jan-Mar 2026 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Travel | $166,505 | $130,411 | $138,691 | $140,079 |
| Office Administration | $96,236 | $72,113 | $49,289 | $90,100 |
| Office Facilities | $38,051 | $30,714 | $54,949 | $62,296 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $23,114 | $17,662 | $22,663 | $24,166 |
| Other Car Costs | $14,476 | $12,434 | $17,417 | $17,091 |
| Travel Allowance | $11,350 | $9,326 | $12,678 | $12,778 |
| Telecommunications | $1,974 | $1,195 | $2,110 | $1,442 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $809 | $800 | $0 | $3,084 |
| Total | $352,517 | $274,655 | $297,797 | $351,036 |
Expenditure as the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority publishes it each quarter, in its own categories, rounded to the dollar. Travel distances, office locations and roles differ, so totals do not compare between members. IPEA's reports and notes.
Funding disclosures
| Election | Electorate | Donations | Donors | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Kingston | Nil return | ||
| 2022 federal election | Kingston | Nil return | ||
| 2019 federal election | Kingston | Nil return | ||
| 2016 federal election | Kingston | Nil return | ||
| 2013 federal election | Kingston | Nil return | ||
| 2010 federal election | Kingston | Nil return | ||
| 2007 federal election | Kingston | Nil return | ||
Returns as lodged with the AEC: a candidate's return covers the gifts received and electoral expenditure for that election, a member's annual return the gifts received in the financial year. A nil return records no gifts or spending of the candidate's own. A party-endorsed candidate lodges one when the party or its campaign committee handled the campaign's money, and the party discloses it in its own returns. AEC Transparency Register.
Bills raised
| Bill | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Bill 2025 | Introduced | Act |
| Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Bill 2026 | Introduced | Act |
| Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025 | Introduced | Act |
| Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026 | Introduced | Assent |
Sponsor marks the member's own bill; Introduced marks bills they moved, typically as the responsible minister.
Voting record 166 divisions
Photo: Luke Anderson (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), AEC disclosures (CC BY 4.0), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.