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Kate is passionate about contributing to public debate on a wide range of important issues. Here are some of the issues she has touched on in the past.
- Should successful athletes have to pay back the AIS 10 Jun 2009
- Let's give youth voice now for a better future 12 Oct 2008
- Organ donation it's the greatest gift of all 21 Sep 2008
- Is safe sex message falling on deaf ears 31 Aug 2008
- Grassroots funding is key to Olympic glorys 10 Aug 2008
- Easy to overlook big issue of homelessness 20 Jul 2008
- Trailblazer Natasha leaves lasting legacy 29 Jun 2008
- Heavy hitters boost our World Cup hopes 01 Jun 2008
- Youth Forum Discussion Paper 17 May 2008
- We can't take sport for granted 11 May 2008
- Women truly can do anything be anything 20 Apr 2008
- Let the Games begin with all our athletes 30 Mar 2008
- Proud past but future a challenge for women 09 Mar 2008
- Young people will be heard at highest level 17 Feb 2008
- Our nation has changed dramatically in three weeks 16 Dec 2007
- Mobile Phone Towers 23 Sep 2007
- Bradken Foundry 01 Jul 2007
- Full Fees 03 Jun 2007
- Eating Disorders 17 Dec 2006
- Iraq 27 Jul 2006
- Electoral Laws 26 Jun 2006
- Dental 08 Jan 2006
- Make Poverty History 18 Sep 2005
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2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 200802 Sep 2008 - Australian youth to shine on the world stage
"The Australian Government recognises the importance of young people being heard on important issues facing the world today," Ms Ellis said.
"Applications opened this week for an exciting opportunity to take an active role in decision-making and policy formulation on the world stage.
"The Youth Representative will work in the Australian Mission to the United Nations, in New York, along with other young representatives from around the world, developing new projects for young people."
Applications are sought from young people with a sound knowledge of international issues, strong leadership skills and experience in representing youth opinion and issues.
The United Nations Youth Association of Australia (UNYA) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will select the successful candidate.
Ms Ellis said the 2008 representatives, Ms Elizabeth Shaw (WA) and Ms Melanie Poole (ACT), will start working in New York on September 15th.
"Elizabeth and Melanie have talked with young Australians about the issues they find most relevant, and will present their findings at the UN General Assembly," she said.
"They are among many young Australians who, by taking an active role, are making outstanding contributions to their communities from the local to the international level.
"The Australian Government wants more young people to speak up and get involved in public life and the issues that affect Australia both now and in the future.
"We have therefore committed $8 million over four years to establish the Australian Youth Forum, which will be a link between the Government and young people, including youth policy specialists and the youth sector.
"The forum will support and encourage young Australians to contribute to Government policy development and decision-making," Ms Ellis said.
Expressions of Interest for the Australian Youth Representative close on 31 October 2008, and can be submitted through the UNYA website.