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Media releases, speeches and transcripts recently released by Minister Ellis.

National Media and Industry Code of Conduct on Body Image

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.

Rebuilding Student Support Services in our Universities

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.

Launch of Australian Youth Forum

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

Australian Youth Forum marks a new era in communication between youth and Government

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.

New Australian Government Office for Youth

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...

Australian youth to shine on the world stage

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.

Celebrating International Youth Day

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.

Young Australian leaders urged to make their mark

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.

Young Australians encouraged to enrol to vote

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.

YouthSpeak - a conversation for the future

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.

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