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5 years to fill jobs pledges: Arbib

THOUSANDS of jobs pledged by corporate Aus- tralia under mining mag- nate Andrew Forrest's indigenous employment program might not be filled for up to five years, the federal government says. But Indigenous Em- ployment Minister Mark Arbib says the program is still a success because it had helped to change the business culture. Mr Forrest and then prime minister Kevin Rudd launched the Aus- tralian Employment Cov- enant in 2008 with the goal of creating 50,000 jobs. But a Senate estimates hearino. yesterday has been told that by the end of last year only 1406 jobs were known to have been filled at a cost of more than $5 million. About 27,000 positions had been pledged. Senator Arbib told the hearing that of the prom- ised jobs about 2500 were ready to roll. "(But) it's going to take ... More...

09 March @ 12:00Add your comment


Aboriginal jobs may not be filled for five years

THOUSANDS of jobs pledged by corporate Australia under mining magnate Andrew For- rest's indigenous employ- ment program may not be filled for up to five years, the Federal Government says. But Indigenous Employ- ment Minister Mark Arbib says the program is a suc- cess, because it's helped change the business cul- ture when it comes to em- ploying Aborigines. Mr Forrest and then- prime minister Kevin Rudd launched the Aust- ralian Employment Covenant (AEC) in 2008, with the goal of creating 50,000 jobs. But a Senate Estimates hearing on Friday heard that by the end of 2010, only 1406 jobs were known to have been filled, at a cost of more than $5 mill- ion. Some 27,000 positions have been pledged by cor- porate Australia. Senator Arbib told the hearing that of the prom- ised jobs, about... More...

09 March @ 11:56Add your comment


University students show their support

A hive of activity sweeps across the nation as university students hit their campuses to celebrate 0 Week. Finding out which club they will join, what society and which cause they should become a part of, not to mention subject decisions and course information are some of the big decisions being considered. Universities are packed with people, excitement and fresh outlooks on life. New starts and new attitudes are forming, a perfect forum to talk about GenerationOne's aims and ambitions. As part of the celebrations, GenerationOne partnered with several of the universities including Charles Darwin, Curtin, Griffith, Sydney and University of Tasmania to name a few. Thousands of students, teachers and university employees were eager to find out more and how they can get involved to end Ind... More...

09 March @ 11:55Add your comment


Be patient: Jobs program is going well, says Arbib

The employment program launched by Andrew Forrest and former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd was already a success whether or not it reached its target of 50,000 jobs for Indigenous Australians, the Indigenous Employment Minister, Mark Arbib has said. Mr Arbib told a Senate estimates hearing last week the Government and Mr Forrest should be commended no matter how many people were employed under the program because the program had already achieved a significant goal in changing business culture when it came to employing Aborigines. The Minister said it was by raising the awareness in corporate Australia that the target of 50,000 jobs would ultimately be achieved - it was just a matter of time. Thousands of jobs have been pledged by corporate Australia under mining magnate Mr Forrest's Indig... More...

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Koorie Heritage Trust celebrates

Koori Mail  Wednesday 15/12/2010 Page: 41 Section: General News Region: National Circulation: 9,562 Type: Magazines Lifestyle Size: 96.06 sq.cms. Frequency: Fortnightly THE Koorie Heritage Trust has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gathering at the Aboriginal Modern Art Gallery of Australia, in Melbourne. Trust chief executive officer Jason Eades said that during the past 25 years, more than one million people had participated in programs, viewed exhibitions and experienced Aboriginal culture through the organisation. "It is important for us as an organisation to raise an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of Koorie culture in south-eastern Australia and work towards the broader goals of reconciliation for all Australians," he said. The gathering ... More...

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