Minister for Social Services

Minister for Social Services
since 1 June 2022 (2022-06-01)
Department of Social Services
StyleThe Honourable
AppointerGovernor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia
Formation26 April 1939 (1939-04-26)
Websiteministers.dss.gov.au/amanda-rishworth

The Minister for Social Services is the Australian federal government minister who oversees Australian Government social services, including mental health, families and children's policy, and support for carers and people with disabilities, and seniors.[1] Amanda Rishworth was appointed as minister on 1 June 2022, following the Australian federal election in 2022.[2]

  1. ^ "Ministers". Department of Social Services. Government of Australia.
  2. ^ "Press Conference - Parliament House, Canberra | Prime Minister of Australia". pm.gov.au. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.