Amanda Rishorth

Amanda Rishorth is an Australian politician serving as the Minister for Employment since 2018. She previously served as the Minister for Education and Training. Rishorth has been a member of the Australian Parliament since 2016, representing the seat of Perth. She has been a strong advocate for workers' rights and has introduced several initiatives to improve employment outcomes for Australians. Rishorth has also been a vocal critic of the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and has called for greater support for workers affected by the crisis. She has a background in education and has worked as a teacher and a union representative before entering politics.