She previously held the positions of Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Development, Shadow Minister for Youth, Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Minister for Social Services, and Minister for the NDIS.

Amanda was educated at state schools in Adelaide and was a volunteer swimming instructor and surf life saver.

During her university studies, Amanda worked as a sales assistant and developed a strong interest in workplace fairness. Amanda followed this passion to work in the trade union movement, both as a union representative and an occupational health and safety trainer.

Amanda graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology Honours from Flinders University and a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Adelaide University.

After graduating, Amanda practiced as a psychologist working with General Practitioners in the delivery of mental health care to the community.

Amanda is passionate about improving the lives of Australian families, and ensuring children get the absolute best start to life.
Amanda is a strong advocate on issues such as bringing down the cost of high-quality early learning for families, ensuring healthcare is affordable and accessible for all, and creating and protecting secure, well-paid jobs.

Commissioner Sivaraman was born in India and migrated to Australia as a child. His anti-discrimination legal and advocacy work is based on his strong passion for human rights, as well as his moral conviction to speak truth to power and fight for the rights of the marginalised, oppressed, and vilified.

The Race Discrimination Commissioner is a statutory position within the Australian Human Rights Commission. Under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) (RDA), this position is responsible for promoting equality between people of different backgrounds, conducting research and educational programs to combat racial discrimination, and protecting people from unfair treatment or vilification on the basis of their race, colour, descent, visa status, or national or ethnic origin.

Marie is a Member of Safe Work Australia and its subsidiary committees and a Commissioner of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission. She is a member of the Respect@Work Council and the G20 Occupational Safety and Health Expert Network and an observer on the Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities and the Heads of Workers’ Compensation Authorities.

Before joining Safe Work Australia, Marie offered independent WHS and workplace relations consultancy services. Marie was the 2021 Inaugural Thinker in Residence at the University of South Australia’s Psychosocial Safety Climate Global Observatory. Marie holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and Master of Arts from University College, Dublin, and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Adelaide.

Her research has profoundly influenced how organizations understand and manage work-related stress, emphasizing the role of corporate climate in employee psychological health. She founded the Australian Workplace Barometer and co-established the Asia Pacific Academy for Psychosocial Factors at Work.

Her work has shaped national and international policy and practice. Professor Dollard also serves on several editorial and advisory boards, including the International Commission on Occupational Health. Her contributions continue to drive innovation in occupational health psychology and promote safer, more supportive work environments.