MEDIA RELEASE
14 DECEMBER 2006
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA DAY COUNCIL STATEMENT REGARDING
IKTIMAL HAGE-ALI'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Iktimal Hage-Ali has informed the National Australia Day Council that she wishes to relinquish her award as the NSW Young Australian of the Year 2007 and withdraw from the national selection process.
We have accepted her decision and thank her for her consideration for the reputation of the Australian of the Year Awards.
The Young Australian of the Year 2007 will be chosen from the remaining seven State and Territory award recipients.
Ends.
For further information about the Australian of the Year Awards contact:
Nicole Browne
Media Op(p)s
0414 673 762
