Albanese links Future Made in Australia with Indigenous jobs push
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The news: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will say the Future Made in Australia Act will boost jobs for First Nations Australians in his first major speech on Indigenous advancement since the failed Voice referendum.
The context: In his address to the Garam Festival on Saturday, Albanese will highlight a new focus on economic empowerment for First Nations Australians, outlining how his signature industrial policy will work into Indigenous communities.
It will be the first outline of a new policy to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians since the failed Voice referendum on 14 October, 2023.
Recognising the setback of the referendum and acknowledging the “pain is still raw”, Albanese will recommit to closing the gap with a focus on job creation rather than the symbolism that underpinned the Voice push.
What they said: “We want you to have ownership of your future — built on a foundation of economic empowerment,” Albanese will say, according to a draft of the speech.
“This is about good jobs that change lives and strengthen communities — that provide a sense of pride and purpose, hope and aspiration.
“New careers in clean energy, construction, the care economy, technology, infrastructure and resources.”
“The same purpose underwrites the community benefit principles in our landmark Future Made in Australia Act.
“We want Government investment to drive engagement between businesses and communities, maximising local jobs and long-term benefit.
“Part of our Future Made in Australia agenda are reforms to clear away red tape and create a new ‘front door’ to accelerate and co-ordinate transformational investment.
“If we can do this for industry and companies, we must do it for Indigenous communities.”
The source: Prime Minister's Office
