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Amanda Louise Rishworth (born 10 July 1978) is an Australian politician who has served as the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations since 2025. A member of the Labor Party, she has been the member of Parliament (MP) for the South Australian division of Kingston since 2007. She was previously the Minister for Social Services from 2022 to 2025, as well as the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme in 2025.

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Voted for

tobacco plain packaging a carbon price increasing scrutiny of asylum seeker management increasing trade unions' powers in the workplace the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme increasing competition in bulk wheat export recognising local government in the Constitution a minerals resource rent tax increasing protection of Australia's fresh water decreasing the private health insurance rebate extending government benefits to same-sex couples

Mixed / less clear

a transition plan for coal workers increasing transparency of big business by making information public increasing political transparency increasing investment in renewable energy same-sex marriage equality the Paris Climate Agreement Build to Rent (BTR) encouraging Australian-based industry making TAFE education fee-free federal government action on animal & plant extinctions restricting donations to political parties

Voted against

government administered paid parental leave temporary protection visas voluntary student union fees privatising government-owned assets increasing the price of subsidised medicine the Intervention in the Northern Territory an emissions reduction fund increasing funding for road infrastructure increasing accessibility of government data and documents compensating victims of overseas terrorism since the September 11 attack Senate electoral reform

Recent Votes – Current Parliament

The 10 most recent “Aye” and “No” votes recorded in the Australian Parliament's own division records this term, sourced directly from aph.gov.au independently of the voting-record data above.

Most recent Aye votes

2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-28 – Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026
2026-10-28 – Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026

Most recent No votes

2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026

Interests & Gifts

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Shareholdings

Spouse/partner: ANTARES PERSONAL CHOICE FUND; BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK; BGP HOLDINGS; COLES GROUP; CBA; DEXUS; GPT GROUP; HEALIUS LIMITED; INCITEC PIVOT LIMITED; MIRVAC GROUP; PERPETUAL WEALTH FOCUS INVESTMENT ADVANTAGE; WESFARMERS; WESTPAC

Trusts And Nominee Companies

I Beneficial Interest — Self: Name Of Trust Or Nominee Company: L & J RISHWORTH FAMILY TRUST · Nature Of Operation: CASH · Beneficial Interests: POTENTIAL JOINT BENEFICIARY; Name Of Trust Or Nominee Company: TIM WALKER FAMILY TRUST · Nature Of Operation: UNITS IN AN INDEX FUND · Beneficial Interests: POTENTIAL JOINT BENEFICIARY
I Beneficial Interest — Spouse/partner: Name Of Trust Or Nominee Company: L & J RISHWORTH FAMILY TRUST · Nature Of Operation: CASH · Beneficial Interests: POTENTIAL JOINT BENEFICIARY; Name Of Trust Or Nominee Company: TIM WALKER FAMILY TRUST · Nature Of Operation: UNITS IN AN INDEX FUND · Beneficial Interests: POTENTIAL JOINT BENEFICIARY
I Beneficial Interest — Dependent children: Name Of Trust Or Nominee Company: L & J RISHWORTH FAMILY TRUST · Nature Of Operation: CASH · Beneficial Interests: POTENTIAL JOINT BENEFICIARY

Real Estate

Self: Location: HALLETT COVE SA · Purpose: FAMILY HOME; Location: GRIFFITH ACT · Purpose: SECOND HOME; Location: CUMBERLAND PARK SA · Purpose: JOINT INVESTMENT
Spouse/partner: Location: HALLETT COVE SA · Purpose: FAMILY HOME; Location: CUMBERLAND PARK SA · Purpose: JOINT INVESTMENT

Liabilities

Self: Nature Of Liability: MORTGAGES · Creditor: CREDIT UNION SA; Nature Of Liability: ANZ CREDIT CARD · Creditor: ANZ BANK
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Liability: MORTGAGE · Creditor: CREDIT UNION SA; Nature Of Liability: CREDIT CARD · Creditor: WESTPAC; Nature Of Liability: CREDIT CARD · Creditor: AMERICAN EXPRESS

Bonds Debentures Like Investments

Self: INVESTMENT BOND AUSTRALIAN UNITY

Saving Or Investment Accounts

Self: Nature Of Account: SAVINGS · Institution: CREDIT UNION SA
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Account: SAVINGS · Institution: CREDIT UNION SA; Nature Of Account: SAVINGS · Institution: BANK SA
Dependent children: Nature Of Account: SAVINGS · Institution: CREDIT UNION SA

Other Assets Over 7500

Self: TAL INCOME PROTECTION / LIFE INSURANCE; Care Superannuation
Spouse/partner: TAL INCOME PROTECTION / LIFE INSURANCE; CAR; Rest Superannuation

Sponsored Travel Or Hospitality Over 300

Self: CORPORATE TICKETS TO PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG CATS AFL GAME

Memberships Conflict Possible

Self: PATRON OF CHRISTIES BEACH SLSC; PT NOARLUNGA SLSC (VICE PATRON); MORPHETT VALE YOUTH CLUB (VICE PATRON); SOUTH PORT SLSC (PATRON); SOUTHERN VALES ARCHERY (PATRON); SEAFORD STORM NETBALL (PATRON); POLICE HEALTH (MEMBER); QANTAS CHAIRMANS LOUNGE; VIRGIN AUSTRALIA BEYOND; CREDIT UNION SA; SDA UNION; LIONS CLUB OF HALLETT COVE; SOUTH ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB (SPONSOR); AUSTRALIAN UNITY; AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY - SA; PANTHER CLUB; ZOOS SA; FRIENDS OF WILUNGA BASIN; NATIONAL PHARMACIES
Spouse/partner: RAA (MEMBER); ZOOS SA (MEMBER); FSU (MEMBER); AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY SA (MEMBER); POLICE HEALTH (MEMBER); VIRGIN AUSTRALIA BEYOND (MEMBER); QANTAS CHAIRMANS LOUNGE; CREDIT UNIONS SA
Dependent children: THE COVE FOOTBALL CLUB; HALLET COVE LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE; MARION SWIMMING CLUB

Salary

We estimate Amanda Rishworth received a parliamentary salary of: $376,850

Based on the Remuneration Tribunal base salary of $239,270 plus any additional allowance for ministerial, shadow or office-holder roles held at time of generation.

Expenditure

Latest quarter total: $354,738
Telecommunications - Usage: $1,197
Private-Plated Vehicle: $5,835
COMCAR: $10,731
Travel Allowance: $12,883
Office Consumables and Services: $20,067
Printing and Communications: $79,422
Telephonic Services: $20
Publications: $581
Scheduled Commercial Transport: $1,125
Fares: $17,874
Domestic Travel: $145,891
Office Facilities - Not stated: $59,112

Amanda Rishworth