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Forrest must consult widely: Indigenous advocate

An Indigenous employment advocate is urging Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest to consult widely in carrying out his review into Indigenous employment.

Forrest targets indigenous' jobs
Mining boss Andrew Forrest vowed to create more jobs for indigenous youth in southeast Queensland.

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The mining magnate will assess programs over the next six months and report to the federal government.

Yarn'n Aboriginal Employment Service managing director Deb Nelson has worked in Indigenous education for 30 years.

The job centre is funded by the Indigenous Employment Program, now the target of a federal government review headed by mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest.

It places about 200 people in jobs every year.

Ms Nelson said she hoped Mr Forrest would "consult widely" and look for ideas from a wide range of sources.

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"Not just restrict it to those in the field right now, but those who are thinking about getting into the field as well," she said.

"Calling for submissions generally, widely about what it is we could be doing to innovate in Aboriginal employment."

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