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Kate Ellis
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Adelaide |
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| In office 9 October 2004 – 11 April 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Trish Worth |
| Succeeded by | Steve Georganas |
| Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth | |
| In office 1 July 2013 – 18 September 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Peter Garrett |
| Succeeded by | Sussan Ley |
| In office 3 December 2007 – 28 June 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd Julia Gillard |
| Preceded by | Position Recreated |
| Succeeded by | Peter Garrett |
| Minister for Employment Participation | |
| In office 14 December 2011 – 18 September 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Julia Gillard< Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Mark Arbib |
| Succeeded by | Luke Hartsuyker |
| Minister for the Status of Women | |
| In office 15 September 2010 – 14 December 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | Julia Gillard |
| Preceded by | Tanya Plibersek |
| Succeeded by | Julie Collins |
| Minister for Sport | |
| In office 3 December 2007 – 24 June 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd Julia Gillard |
| Preceded by | George Brandis |
| Succeeded by | Mark Arbib |
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| Born |
Katherine Margaret Ellis
22 September 1977 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse |
David Penberthy
(m. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
Katherine Margaret Ellis, born on September 22, 1977, is an Australian politician who used to work in the government. She was a member of the Australian House of Representatives for the Australian Labor Party. She represented the area called the Division of Adelaide from 2004 to 2019. During her time in government, she held many important jobs, known as "portfolios." After the Labor government, she was part of the "shadow cabinet," which is a group of opposition politicians who watch over the government. In 2017, Kate Ellis decided to leave politics and did not run in the 2019 federal election.
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Who is Kate Ellis?
Kate Ellis was born in Melbourne, Australia. She became a politician, which means she was elected by people to help make decisions for the country. She was a member of the Australian Labor Party, one of Australia's main political groups.
Representing Adelaide
From 2004 to 2019, Kate Ellis was the representative for the area known as the Division of Adelaide. This means people living in Adelaide voted for her to speak for them in the Australian Parliament. She worked in the Australian House of Representatives, which is where new laws are discussed and voted on.
Her Time in Government
Kate Ellis held several important roles, called "ministries," when the Labor Party was in charge of the government. These jobs allowed her to lead different parts of the government's work.
Important Jobs She Held
Kate Ellis had many different responsibilities during her time as a minister.
Minister for Sport
From 2007 to 2010, she was the Minister for Sport. In this role, she helped make decisions about sports in Australia. This included supporting athletes and promoting healthy activities.
Minister for Women
From 2010 to 2011, Kate Ellis was the Minister for the Status of Women. Her job was to work on issues that affect women and to help make sure everyone has equal opportunities.
Minister for Employment Participation
From 2011 to 2013, she served as the Minister for Employment Participation. This role focused on helping people find jobs and get the skills they needed to work.
Minister for Early Childhood Education
Her last job in the government was from July to September 2013, when she was the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth. This meant she helped make decisions about education for young children and support for young people.
Leaving Politics
After many years of serving in Parliament and holding important government jobs, Kate Ellis decided to leave politics. In March 2017, she announced that she would step down from her role in the shadow cabinet and would not run for re-election in the 2019 federal election. Her last day in Parliament was April 11, 2019.
