Queensland Government procurement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses reached a record $814 million in 2025-26, the figure highlighted as Indigenous Business Month begins across the state.

A total of 619 Indigenous businesses secured Queensland Government contracts during the financial year, with procurement exceeding the government's three per cent target for the second consecutive year.

Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Fiona Simpson, said the month would highlight Indigenous businesses operating across Queensland.

"Queensland is open for business under the Crisafulli Government, and our record procurement awarded to Indigenous businesses is driving real change in local communities," Ms Simpson said.

"I've had the privilege to travel across Queensland to hear from our First Peoples and I've also met many incredible local Indigenous businesses who have shared their stories with me along the way.

"When you buy from these businesses, you are strengthening communities across our State, supporting financial security, economic growth, and creating jobs."

Indigenous Business Month will run throughout October, with events planned across the Torres Strait, Far North Queensland, North Queensland, Central Queensland, South East Queensland and the Darling Downs.

The month is aimed at showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses while strengthening connections with government, industry and private sector buyers.

Businesses will have opportunities to pursue new contracts, develop buyer relationships, hear from industry leaders and learn more about entering government and industry supply chains.

The program will also include networking events, business showcases, workshops and practical resources covering procurement, partnerships, supplier diversity and business growth.

Events begin with the Sunshine Coast First Nations Business Showcase on October 6, followed by Blak Coffee Networking on Thursday Island on October 14 and an Indigenous Business Month Celebration in Rockhampton on October 16.

Townsville will host the Indigenous Business Month Expo on October 21, while Brisbane will host the Get Seen, Get Connected, Meet the Buyer event on the same day.

Indigenous Small Business Connect will be held in Cairns on October 22, alongside the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday First Nations Business Expo.

The Darling Downs First Nations Business Expo will be held in Toowoomba on October 28, while Mapoon will host a Start Up Business Workshop on the same day.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses will also be able to take part in a free online webinar series featuring practical guidance and information about business growth and procurement opportunities.

The government is also encouraging Indigenous businesses to explore procurement opportunities connected with future projects, including the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Ms Simpson said businesses provided products and services across a range of sectors in Queensland.

"As we unlock even more procurement opportunities ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, now is also the time for Indigenous businesses to understand what is on offer and learn how they can get involved," she said.

"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses deliver exceptional products and services across many sectors critical to our state's economy and Indigenous Business Month is when we shine a light on their success."