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News from Australia, 10 July

Noel Pearson, a prominent Indigenous elder and architect of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, has called for support for the Voice in Queensland, describing it as a crucial event in Australian history.

Mr Pearson highlighted the achievements of Indigenous leaders from Queensland and urged voters to seize the opportunity for change.

Lockhart River Mayor Wayne Butcher and Aurukun Shire Mayor Keri Tamwoy also voiced their support for the Voice, emphasizing the need for improved representation and partnerships in Indigenous communities.

Despite the opposition and poor polling, Pearson expressed optimism that the fundamentals for success have been laid in Queensland.

2. Consulting firm PwC will repay over $800,000 it received for work on the robodebt scheme following the findings of a royal commission that deemed the scheme "cruel and crude."

PwC's partner involved in the work is no longer employed by the company.

The lack of transparency and failure to deliver a comprehensive report by PwC raises concerns about its involvement in government consulting.

3. The Carbon Market Institute has called for a reduction of Australia's emissions by more than 70% by 2035 and suggested implementing a jet fuel emissions trading scheme and special schemes for heavy vehicles to achieve this target.