Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Minister for Indigenous Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

The breakthrough in this intractable problem is the result of the government's ability to work in partnerships with other agencies and other jurisdictions, particularly those who share this government's approach and aspirations to end Indigenous disparity. I have to note that this could not have been done without the great work of GenerationOne. GenerationOne manages the Australian Employment Covenant, which secured 60,000 job pledges from Australian companies for Indigenous Australians. Both of these were founded by Andrew Forrest of the Fortescue Metals Group. I would like to congratulate Twiggy and the Fortescue Metals Group for their leadership in this regard. I would also like to take the opportunity to congratulate GenerationOne and thank them for their vision. I think that vision is now shared by many other Australians. I pay tribute to the providers and employers right across the country who have their noses to the grindstone, determined and dedicated to improved job outcomes for First Australians.