Minister for Social Services | |
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since 1 June 2022 | |
Department of Social Services | |
Style | The Honourable |
Appointer | Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia |
Formation | 26 April 1939 |
Website | ministers |
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]