I have asked Peter Garrett to be the Minister for Schools, Early Childhood and Youth, to continue a key focus on the education reforms that this Government has started to deliver and will continue to deliver to make good on our promise as a nation to give every child a fair go. Senator Mark Arbib will serve in the area of Indigenous employment and economic development, something so important to ensuring that we close the gap for Indigenous Australians. Kate Ellis is also stepping up to new responsibilities, particularly the responsibility for employment participation, a strong focus on jobs, working with Chris Evans, as well as continuing her connection with child care policy. Prime Minister of Australia, 11 September 2010.
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