Quotes by Andrew Forrest

About Andrew Forrest:

John Andrew Henry Forrest is a Western Australian mining magnate currently a non-executive chairman and previously the chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group (FMG).
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If you look hard at it, if you look hard at the bleeding heart attitude to always throw money at issues, throw money at problems, what you're in fact probably saying is you're exercising a prejudicism of low expectations.

Andrew Forrest

We do need an attitude of leadership in our government which demonstrates faith in major population centres outside of Perth.

Andrew Forrest

The teachings of the New Testament are the most valuable guide to the best way to a civil and sustainable society the world has seen.

Andrew Forrest

I will always put family first. Every time I haven't, I have regretted it and apologised.

Andrew Forrest

The most generous part of your philanthropy could be the time you put in to procure the same results and same outcomes and same returns you demand in business.

Andrew Forrest

All industry, not just the mining industry, can get out and give Aboriginal companies a chance.

Andrew Forrest

We really need to change taxation policy so that it is not skewed against owning more than one house.

Andrew Forrest

I happen to be a big believer in home ownership. I'm also a big believer that if someone wants to have a crack at the mining industry in Port Hedland, then they should be able to collect their... benefits in Port Hedland even though they are from Ali...

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I would say to young entrepreneurs and budding philanthropists - are you giving to feel good or do good?

Andrew Forrest

Individuals and communities need to clearly tell government if they want parity for First Australians. Only this will overcome the vested interests of governments and administrators and see these practical, inexpensive solutions for what they are: a ...

Andrew Forrest

I don't necessarily go to church every week, but I am a Christian, and I believe in God and Jesus Christ.

Andrew Forrest

My greatest love in life is to develop projects. I just get a huge kick out of that. I've been doing it since ever I could.

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I'm never looking at life in terms of legacy.

Andrew Forrest

There are people all over Australia who use their homes as hubs that they travel from, and they encourage their indigenous people to continue to stay there.

Andrew Forrest

I'd like to keep our kids in their schools. I'd like to keep our young men and women in jobs.

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What I would say is governments need assistance to run their organisations more efficiently just like businesses do.

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I really do think I can make a contribution in helping eliminate the disparity here in Australia and doing my small bit to help eliminate slavery around the world. These are huge issues for our fellow countrymen and our fellows in the world, where sl...

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Tax can be structured in a way that actually encourages investment in infrastructure and encourages investment in Australia from overseas.

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Australia has always encouraged the little bloke to have a go, the Aussie battler to get up.

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When you're asked/told to come to Canberra by your Prime Minister, in the country I grow up in, you obey that.

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Author Bio

  • NameAndrew Forrest
  • DescriptionAustralian mining businessman
  • Born1961
  • CountryAustralia
  • ProfessionEntrepreneur