The Hon Kate Ellis MP - Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, and Minister for Sport

05 February, 2010

End of an era at Adelaide Oval

Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today congratulated one of the world’s premier cricket ground curators, Les Burdett, on his retirement as ground manager at Adelaide Oval.

04 February, 2010

A Partnership for Pacific Islands Cricket Development

The Australian Government, Cricket Australia and the International Cricket Council today signed up to a cricket partnership for capacity building and strengthening of cricket development programs in the Pacific.

23 January, 2010

A tribute to the Bradman of women’s cricket

Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has paid tribute to one of Australia’s greatest cricketers, Betty Wilson, who has died aged 88.

20 January, 2010

Tribute to an Australian cricket role model

The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, has paid tribute to the remarkable contribution of women’s cricket pioneer Karen Rolton.

23 December, 2009

New dedicated taskforce to support Australia’s World Cup Bid

A dedicated taskforce will be established to help support the development of Australia’s bid for the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022.

14 December, 2009

Sport and Recreation Ministers’ Council Communiqué

Ministers meet to discuss the Independent Sport Panel report and sport and recreation in Australia

14 December, 2009

Ministers take next steps on The Future of Sport in Australia

Minister for Sport Kate Ellis had welcomed decisions made at the Ministerial Council for Sport and Recreation meeting in Melbourne.

11 December, 2009

$8.6 million leaves legacy for sailing, Perth and emerging nations

The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has announced $8.6 million support for the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships, to help pay for Olympic-class boats, race management equipment and rigid hull inflatable boats as well as training for volunteers and officials.

04 December, 2009

5AA Breakfast Show, Adelaide, Friday, 4 December 2009

Interview, Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis is speaking to 5AA about Australia's bid for the World Cup.

03 December, 2009

Minister puts Australia’s best foot forward in South Africa

The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, has visited South Africa to promote Australia’s bid to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup.