Media releases, speeches and transcripts recently released by Minister Ellis.
05 December, 2008 01:31PM
Media Release
Kate Ellis
Kate Ellis, the Minister for Sport and Youth today announced $125,000 to develop a
Voluntary National Media and Industry Code of Conduct on body image.
03 November, 2008 09:00AM
Media Release
Kate Ellis
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today announced that the Australian Government will support universities and students to undo the damage done to university services under the former Liberal government.
02 October, 2008 04:30PM
Speech
Kate Ellis
This day has been a long time coming for us. It is a very exciting day marking the beginning of a new era in youth affairs in Australia, and more particularly, a new era in Government communication with young Australians and the youth sector
02 October, 2008 01:30PM
Media Release
Kate Ellis
The Rudd Government’s launch today (Thursday) of the Australian Youth Forum (AYF) represents a new era in the way the Australian Government will engage with young Australians.
25 September, 2008 01:45AM
Media Release
Kate Ellis
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today launched the Australian Government’s Office for Youth, re-affirming the Rudd Government’s commitment to Australia’s young people. The establishment of the Office, a Rudd Government election commitment, was announced in this year’s Federal Budget and represents an important step in the Government’s reform agenda. “This Government is acutely aware of the...
02 September, 2008 05:00AM
Media Release
Kate Ellis
"The Australian Government recognises the importance of young people being heard on important issues facing the world today," Ms Ellis said.
11 August, 2008 09:00AM
Media Release
Kate Ellis
Young Australians are better educated than any previous generation about the environment and the need to protect it, the Minister for Youth and Sport, Kate Ellis, said ahead of the United Nations International Youth Day tomorrow – 12 August 2008.
01 August, 2008 09:00AM
Media Release
Kate Ellis
The Federal Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today urged youth leaders to work together to achieve positive social change in Australia.
31 July, 2008 01:30AM
Media Release
Kate Ellis
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today urged young people to ensure they are enrolled to vote as part of the Australian Electoral Commission’s national Enrol to Vote Week.
25 July, 2008 09:00AM
Media Release
Kate Ellis
A new report aimed at giving young Australians a stronger voice in Government decision making was launched today by the Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, at the University of Western Australia.