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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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2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 200831 DEC 2009 - Six New Centres for Indigenous Children in NSW
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 31 December, 2009 Joint Med...
23 DEC 2009 - New Dedicated Taskforce to Support Australia's World Cup Bid
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 23 December 2009 New dedicated taskforce to suppor...
17 DEC 2009 - New Era for Affordable Housing in the City of Adelaide
Hon Tanya Plibersek MP Minister for Housing Hon Kate Elli...
14 DEC 2009 - Sport and Recreations Ministers' Council Communique
SPORT AND RECREATION MINISTERS' COUNCIL COMMUNIQUE Ministers meet to discuss the Independent Sport Panel report and spo...
14 DEC 2009 - Ministers take next steps on The Future of Sport in Australia
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600 Australia � Tel: (02) 6277...
11 DEC 2009 - Christmas Comes Early for WA Child Care Sector
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 11 December, 2009 Media rel...
11 DEC 2009 - $8.6 million leaves legacy for sailing, Perth and emerging nations
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 11 December 2009 $8.6 million leaves legacy for saili...
10 DEC 2009 - Building a Better Picture of Australian Children's Development
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 10 December, 2009 Joint Med...
09 DEC 2009 - New Owners of ABC1 is Good News for Parents
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 9 December, 2009 Joint Medi...
08 DEC 2009 - South Australian Children to Benefit from New Care Standards
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 8 December, 2009 Joint Medi...
08 DEC 2009 - New Partnerships to Help Australian Young People
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 8 December, 2009 Media rele...
07 DEC 2009 - New Standards for Early Childhood Education and Care Across Australia
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 7 December, 2009 Joint Medi...
03 DEC 2009 - Minister Puts Best Foot Forward in South Africa
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT MEDIA RELEASE Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600 Australia � Tel: (02) 6277...
01 DEC 2009 - Government investment in child care affordability hits $13 billion
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHILD CARE AND YOUTH MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 1 December ...
26 NOV 2009 - Child Care Vacancy Information Just a Click Away
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 26 November, 2009 Media rel...
25 NOV 2009 - 2010 Winter Paralympic Team Vancouver Unveiled
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT THE HON BILL SHORTEN MP PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR DISABILITIES ...
23 NOV 2009 - Greg Hartung to Help Lead International Paralympics
23 November 2009 The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has today congratulated Greg Hartung on his election as Vice Presi...
23 NOV 2009 - Senate Report Backs Moves to Lift Child Care Equality
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 23 November, 2009 Media rel...
23 NOV 2009 - Nationals Urged to Vote for University Services
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 23 November, 2009 Media rel...
20 NOV 2009 - Twentieth Anniversary Of The Convention On The Rights Of The Child
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 20 November, 2009 Joint Med...
20 NOV 2009 - Safer Streets for Prospect Pedestrians
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE MEDIA RELEASE Friday 20 November 2009 Safer streets for Prospect pedestria...
17 NOV 2009 - Crawford Report - Summary of Recommendations
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Chapter 1.1: Defining Our National Sports Vision 1.1 The Australian Government, advised by ...
17 NOV 2009 - Independent panel report maps bold vision for Australian sport
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today welcomed the release of The Future of Australian Sport from the Independent Spo...
13 NOV 2009 - Cross-government envoys for Australia's World Cup bid
Friday 13 November 2009 Cross-government envoys for Australia's World Cup bid The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis ...
12 NOV 2009 - Moffatt and Rickard are AIS Athletes of the Year
12 November 2009 Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has tonight announced triathlete Emma Moffatt and swimmer Brenton Rick...
04 NOV 2009 - Closing the Gap for Indigenous Families in Queensland
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 4 November, 2009 Joint Medi...
30 OCT 2009 - Government Achieves Anti-Doping Governance Reform
30 October 2009 Minister for Sport Kate Ellis says the Government has acted to keep Australia on the frontline of glo...
30 OCT 2009 - Support for Aboriginal Children and Families in SA
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 30 October, 2009 Joint Medi...
29 OCT 2009 - Demand for quality care and education for young children
The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care Kate Ellis has welcomed a report showing strong support for im...
28 OCT 2009 - Water Safety DVD for Thousands of New Parents
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 28 October, 2009 Media rele...
27 OCT 2009 - Minister Receives Report to Tackle Negative Body Image
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 27 October, 2009 Media rele...
26 OCT 2009 - Six new Early Learning and Care Centres in NSW
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26 OCT 2009 - National Conversation turns to social inclusion
The Minister for Youth Kate Ellis says young people from disadvantaged backgrounds will meet at Parliament House today t...
23 OCT 2009 - Eating Disorders Collaboration to Host National Workshop
Joint Release The Hon Nicola Roxon MP Minister for Health and Ageing The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Ch...
22 OCT 2009 - Challenging Australia's young people for fresh ideas
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today launched a new national competition to stimulate fresh...
22 OCT 2009 - $10 million for youth community centres
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today announced $10 million to set up five new youth communi...
22 OCT 2009 - National conversation with young Australians
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today launched a nationwide discussion with young people as ...
22 OCT 2009 - Digital age, safety and alcohol pose challenge for young
The Minister for Youth Kate Ellis says a new report shows young people are making a vital contribution to Australia, but...
20 OCT 2009 - AIS Athlete of the Year finalists named
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today announced the finalists for the coveted Australian Institute of Sport Athlete o...
14 OCT 2009 - 780 new university places for early childhood teachers
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard and the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate Ell...
10 OCT 2009 - Boost SA jobs with $1.5 million for heritage conservation
BOOST SA JOBS WITH $1.5 MILLION FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION Federal Environment and Heritage Minister Peter Garrett to...
09 OCT 2009 - Masters of Sport Send Message of Good Health
Friday 9 October 2009 The Federal Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today welcomed athletes from all over the world to th...
09 OCT 2009 - Coates elected to International Olympic Committee Board
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has today congratulated John Coates on his election to the Executive Board of the Inte...
08 OCT 2009 - $16.7 million gives Aboriginal children the best start
The Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate Ellis, and the Victorian Minister for Chi...
08 OCT 2009 - First study into illicit drug use by elite athletes
The first comprehensive study of athletes' use of and attitudes to illicit drugs has been released as part of the Govern...
07 OCT 2009 - $500,000 each year to support young Australians
Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today launched a new Federal funding program to support the development and participation ...
07 OCT 2009 - Funding supports young African migrants
Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O'Connor and Member for Adelaide Kate Ellis today announced funding of $324,418 for Ba...
06 OCT 2009 - $5.8 million for new Early Learning and Care Centres in WA
The Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care Kate Ellis today announced $5.8 million for three new ...
06 OCT 2009 - Australia joins 1GOAL - Education for All
The Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Youth and Sport Kate Ellis today announced that Australi...
02 OCT 2009 - Supporting Children and Families in Western Australia
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 2 October, 2009 Joint Media...
29 SEP 2009 - Minister Receives 1.5 Millionth Sporting Pass in Diabetes Awareness Challenge
Today Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis was joined by former Adelaide Crows star Nathan Bassett and AIS athletes, local ...
19 SEP 2009 - First Ever National Measurement of Early Childhood Development
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, and Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate Ell...
17 SEP 2009 - $252 Million for Kindergartens in Queensland
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $98.4 Million for Kindergartens in WA
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Media re...
17 SEP 2009 - $ 13.2 Million for Preschools in the ACT
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $15.9 Million for Preschools in the NT
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $20.4 Million for Kindergartens in Tasmania
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $65.4 Million for Preschools in SA
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $278.6 Million for Preschools in NSW
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - $210.6 Million for Kindergartens in Victoria
The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 17 September, 2009 Joint Me...
17 SEP 2009 - Government invests $970m in high quality early childhood education
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, and the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate...
16 SEP 2009 - Minister moves for reform of peak anti-doping agency
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis today introduced legislation in Parliament which proposes a number of changes to k...
14 SEP 2009 - First Aussie Wins US Open Junior Title in 25 Years
Today Kate Ellis, Minister for Sport, congratulated Australian Bernard Tomic, on winning the US Open Junior Boys Sing...
14 SEP 2009 - Over $3 million for new Broadmeadows Early Learning and Care Centre
The Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis, and the Victorian Minister for Childre...
11 SEP 2009 - Prime Minister Blogs with Young Australians About What Matters to Them
Today the Prime Minister kicked off a direct conversation with our nation's young people in their own space - online ...
08 SEP 2009 - Government to Reintroduce Bill to Rebuild Essential Student Services and Amenities
Kate Ellis, Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, announced today that the Australian Governm...
03 SEP 2009 - Launch of AFL Players Association 'Just Think' Campaign
The Australian Government today announced $132,000 for the Australian Football League (AFL) to support their work in ...
02 SEP 2009 - Ellis Announces $50,000 for Establishment of the Australian Captains Forum
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis announced $50,000 to support the establishment of the Australian 'Captains Forum',...
31 AUG 2009 - New Early Learning Facility Open in Adelaide for Children with Autism
South Australian children with Autism Spectrum Disorders will benefit from specialist care and attention following th...
23 AUG 2009 - Minister Welcomes National Party's Political Flip-Flop
At their national conference yesterday the National Party voted to support a compulsory services and amenities fee be...
20 AUG 2009 - National Party Abandons Regional Students
The National Party has been caught out blatantly making things up in a desperate attempt to justify their sell out of...
18 AUG 2009 - Coalition Fails Australian Students
Australian students will pay the price of the Liberal and National Parties' decision to vote down the Government's The Minister for Sport and Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis has called on National Party Senators to support the Govern... The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today called on the Senate to support the Higher Education Legislation Amendment ... The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Minis... In an address to the National Press Club today, the Minister for Youth Kate Ellis released a snapshot of the upcoming... Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a role model, a visionary and a tireless champion for people living with an intellectual d... Joint Release The Hon Kevin Rudd MP Prime Minister The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Sport Senator The Hon P... The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis has announced 14 new locations for the Home Int... The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 6 August, 2009 Media release... The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis, today announced that child care vacancy inform... The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth 5 August, 2009 Media releas... The Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate Ellis, and the New South Wales Minister for Co... The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard and Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis today announced a $3 million national pi... A Rann Government program that helps the State's most troubled young people to get back into learning or earning is b... The Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis, today announced Norwood residents will have better access to after-hours GP... The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis, today announced public consultations will be h... Australian sport will reap the benefit of support for 132 women leaders awarded under the 2009 Sport Leadership Grant... The Federal and State Governments' ambitious reform agenda for early childhood development in Australia will receive ... The Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, Kate Ellis, and the Queensland Minister for Educati... The Council of Australian Governments today endorsed the National Early Childhood Development Strategy (NECD) - Inves... The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard today released a student income support estimator to help students plan the... The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 National Youth Week competitions. <... Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced funding of $400,000 to support plans for a new national baseball l... Australians taking part in regular physical activity increased by one million in 2008 since the previous year, accord... In partnership with the Salvation Army, the Australian Government is reaching out to young Australians, including man... The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today released the Australian Government's $20.1 million Illicit Drugs in Sport - N... Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth, Kate Ellis, today welcomed the House of Representatives ... Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced $55,000 in funding for Special Olympics Australia to help our Special Olym... A team of Indigenous cricketers were today presented with their representative caps as they prepare to retrace the st... The Australian Government will tighten requirements to ensure that child care providers write to parents to inform th... Kate Ellis, the Minister for Sport and Youth, today officially announced the Australian team for the World University... Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced $300,000 to help Basketball Australia (BA) continue to implement c... The long-awaited redevelopment of Campbelltown Sports Stadium is underway thanks to the $8.8 million grant from the F... I am thrilled to take on the extra responsibilities of Early Childhood Education and Childcare and I look forward to ... The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis congratulated the Australian Socceroos for qualifying for the next FIFA World Cup w... Children at Cable Beach Primary School today showed the Federal Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, the skills learnt in ... Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, the Hon Kim Carr, is very pleased to stand side-by-side with... The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Youth 30 May, 2009 Media release Gippsland Youth have their say The M... The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today announced the signing of a funding agreement that will provide $1.6 million... Australian sport has been a big winner from the Federal Government's Community Infrastructure Program, with over $300... The Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis, today announced the Federal Government would spend more than $1.4 millio... The Australian Government has committed $100,000 to support the 5th International Working Group (IWG) World Conferenc... The Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis, today announced the Parkside community will continue to have better acce... Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today released What's in it for Youth?, the first ever online Youth Budget Statement.... A flagship medical research institute will be built at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital with $200 million in funding f... The Hon Kate Ellis MP Minister for Youth 12 May, 2009 Media Release BUDGET 2009-10: More Support for Studen... The Rudd Government will reinforce its tough stance on doping in sport by investing an extra $21.1 million over four ... Australia's 140,000 surf lifesavers are going online - with Australian Government funding of $4.4 million in the 2009... Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government and Kate Ellis, Minister for Sport, today announce... The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today announced that the Australian Government will reform its $618 million inves... The Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis, today announced that 14 local primary schools in the Adelaide electorate... Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today released the final guidelines that will underpin the Rudd Government's student se... The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today announced Mr Matt Miller as the new Executive Director of the Australian Spor... Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Sports Minister, Kate Ellis today announced the Rudd Labor Governme... Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis MP, will tomorrow launch an online body image survey to support the Australian Governm... Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, and Kate Ellis, Minister for Sport, today announced the Rudd Labor Gov... Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government and Sports Minister, Kate Ellis today announced th... The Federal Minister for Sport and Youth Kate Ellis today launched the conference for Australia's Special Olympics. <... COAG today agreed to establish a Compact with Young Australians.
17 AUG 2009 - Sport Supports Student Services Reform
17 AUG 2009 - Government Calls on Senate to Support Critical University Student Services and Amenities Reform
14 AUG 2009 - NRL Tackles Indigenous Health and Social Disadvantage
12 AUG 2009 - International Youth Day 2009
12 AUG 2009 - Eunice Kennedy Shriver
11 AUG 2009 - Government to Work with AFL to Kick Goals for Climate Change
07 AUG 2009 - Helping disadvantaged families to get their kids school-ready
06 AUG 2009 - Comprehensive Vacancy Information to go Online
06 AUG 2009 - Child care vacancies to go online for the first time
05 AUG 2009 - Supporting Children and Families in the ACT
04 AUG 2009 - Supporting children and families in Campbelltown, Blacktown and Ballina
02 AUG 2009 - $3 million for National Pilot to increase Cyber-Safety in Schools
28 JUL 2009 - ICAN Initiative to go State-Wide
28 JUL 2009 - Grants make more after-hours GP services available
04 JUL 2009 - Parents to Have their say on National Early Childhood Education and Child Care Quality Reform
03 JUL 2009 - $500,000 Announced to Support Women Leaders in Sport
03 JUL 2009 - Ellis to Officially Launch the First National Childhood Strategy and Early Childhood Education Teach
03 JUL 2009 - Over $9 Million for Five Early Learning and Care Centres in Queensland
02 JUL 2009 - COAG Endorses First National Childhood Strategy
02 JUL 2009 - New Student Income Support Estimator Released
02 JUL 2009 - National Youth Week 2009 Competition Winners Announced
01 JUL 2009 - $400,000 to Support National Baseball League
30 JUN 2009 - One million more Australians into physical activity
30 JUN 2009 - Australian Youth get a Voice Around the Country
26 JUN 2009 - National Education and Prevention Action Plan on Illicit Drugs in Sport
25 JUN 2009 - Government Announces new Inquiry into Youth Violence
24 JUN 2009 - Extra Support for our Special Olympians
19 JUN 2009 - Young Indigenous cricketers begin historic tour
18 JUN 2009 - Families set to be Better Informed Under New Child Care Closure Requirements
17 JUN 2009 - Australian University athletes taking on the world
16 JUN 2009 - $300,000 to help Basketball build a strong future
12 JUN 2009 - Campbelltown Sports Stadium redevelopment takes shape
09 JUN 2009 - New Challenges in Portfolio
07 JUN 2009 - Australia heading to historic third World Cup
05 JUN 2009 - Kimberley Kids get a Kick out of Sport
02 JUN 2009 - Holden Safe
30 MAY 2009 - Gippsland Youth Have Their Say
30 MAY 2009 - Government Funding to Give Young Australians a Voice
30 MAY 2009 - Community Sport a Winner from Stimulus Infrastructure
29 MAY 2009 - More than $1.4 Million to Assist in Settlement
26 MAY 2009 - Support for World Conference on Women in Sport
18 MAY 2009 - Grants make more after-hours GP services available
15 MAY 2009 - First ever online Youth Budget Statement
13 MAY 2009 - Budget funds to deliver world-class research institute in Adelaide
12 MAY 2009 - BUDGET 2009-10: More Support for Students
12 MAY 2009 - $21.1 million to enhance Australia's Anti-Doping framework
12 MAY 2009 - $4.4 million boost to Surf Life Saving Australia to help save lives
08 MAY 2009 - $2.36 Million Towards Strathalbyn Community Swimming Pool Redevelopment
08 MAY 2009 - Ellis announces reforms to help young Australians at risk into training and work
07 MAY 2009 - Green light for Local School Projects - Primary Schools for the 21st Century Round One Funding
06 MAY 2009 - Student services reforms vital for sport on campus
06 MAY 2009 - Minister announces Executive Director of the Australian Sports Commission
05 MAY 2009 - $3.6 Million for Tamborine Mountain Sport & Recreation Complex
05 MAY 2009 - Ellis Kicks Off Online Body Image Consultations on International No Diet Day
04 MAY 2009 - $3.4 Million to help Build new Aquatic Centre in Evans Head
04 MAY 2009 - $2.75 Million towards Lismore's CBD Upgrade
02 MAY 2009 - Australia takes the lead on Special Olympics
30 APR 2009 - COAG Secures a Compact with Young Australians
30 APR 2009 - $5 Million Towards Revitalising St Peters
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis, today announced the Rud...
30 APR 2009 - $4 Million Towards the Campbelltown Public Library Redevelopment
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis, today announced that th...
30 APR 2009 - $4.36 Million Towards the North West Sector Sports Grounds Development
Infrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis, today announced that th...
24 APR 2009 - 2020 Youth Summit Ideas Connect with Australian Government
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, has welcomed the release of the report, Responding to the Australia...
21 APR 2009 - $500,000 to Help More Australian Women Excel in Sports Leadership
The Australian Government is encouraging women's sporting groups across the country to submit their application for t...
15 APR 2009 - Grants Awarded for Local Innovation
The Federal Member for Adelaide Kate Ellis today congratulated three local companies on being awarded a Commercialisi...
06 APR 2009 - Australia's Youth Get a Voice on the World Stage
The Minister for Youth Kate Ellis MP is pleased to announce Australia's Youth Representative, as part of the 2009 Aus...
03 APR 2009 - $400,000 Boost Helps Put Our Netball Champs on Free to Air TV in 2009
The Australian Government has provided $400,000 to support free to air television coverage of this year's ANZ Netball...
01 APR 2009 - Australia takes giant leap towards South Africa World Cup
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis congratulated the Australian Socceroos for taking a giant leap towards the next FIF...
01 APR 2009 - Importance of overseas students to economy shows need for Student Services reforms
A new report on the impact of overseas students on the Australian economy highlights the need for student services re...
01 APR 2009 - Let's Not Forget the 22,000 Homeless Young Australians on Youth Homelessness Matters Day
As part of National Youth Week, Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today visited the Phoenix House youth refuge in Sydney ...
28 MAR 2009 - National Youth Week Kicks Off With a Bang
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis MP, today launched National Youth Week (NYW) at Reddacliff Place in Brisbane.
...20 MAR 2009 - Road Black Spots Targeted in Adelaide
The Rudd Labor Government will invest $515,000 to fix six dangerous black spots on local roads in the electorate of A...
11 MAR 2009 - Senate report highlights students paying the price for Liberals' attack on uni services
The Senate report on legislation to rebuild student services and amenities in our universities has again highlighted ...
04 MAR 2009 - Daring Aussies Urged to Swell Olympic Canoe Rapids
4 March 2009 Sports Minister Kate Ellis urged young Australians to consider a future in canoe kayak after her initiat...
03 MAR 2009 - New Advisory Group to tackle negative body image
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, announced the membership of the new National Advisory Group on Body Image at thei...
26 FEB 2009 - Noise silenced with the scrapping of new flight paths
The Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis, has welcomed the decision of Air Services Australia to withdraw plans fo...
23 FEB 2009 - Rudd Government Delivers $156,000 to Upgrade Prospect Gallery, Studio & George Whittle Skate Park
The Rudd Labor Government has today signed off on $156,000 to upgrade Prospect Gallery and Studio and George Whittle Ska...
19 FEB 2009 - Securing the Future of University Support Services
The Australian Government today circulated proposed new regulations for the Australian University sector that aim to ...
19 FEB 2009 - Beware of Household Stimulus Package email scam
Minister for Human Services, Senator Joe Ludwig, today warned the Australian community to be on the lookout for a hoa...
10 FEB 2009 - Pedestrian Safety to Improve at Churchill Road
Pedestrian safety is set to improve in the City of Prospect, with the Australian Government approving $200,000 of fun...
23 JAN 2009 - 1000 young Australians to link up across the nation to help direct response to violence
Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis MP today announced that the first Australian Youth Forum (AYF) event youTHINK, to be held...
21 JAN 2009 - W-League Recognises Champions and Fantastic First Season
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, today congratulated Lana Harch on receiving the inaugural W-League player of the ...
18 JAN 2009 - Major Sports Support New Alcohol Code
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today announced that six of Australia's largest sporting organisations have signed ...
16 JAN 2009 - Every Athlete Will be Tested at Tour Down Under
Federal Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis announced today that The Tour Down Under anti-doping program will subject athl...
01 JAN 2009 - National Transport Concessions for South Australian Seniors Card Holders
South Australian Seniors will be able to access new transport concessions when they travel interstate after 1 January...