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Fortescue boss proposes Indigenous work scheme

Source: ABC News
Published: Sunday, August 3, 2008 6:06 AEST
Expires: Saturday, November 1, 2008 6:06 AEST

Australia's richest man, the head of Fortescue Metals, Andrew Forrest, plans to create 50,000 jobs for Indigenous Australians.

Tags: indigenous, race-relations, unemployment, australia

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