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Renewable energy tax credits to back First Nations business urged at Federal economic roundtable
Investment in First Nations leadership is paramount to Australia realising the f...
David Prestipino 21 Aug 2025
Exclusive: Indigenous representation in the ‘too hard’ basket for key Kimberley economic group
Concerns have been raised over the failure of the Shire of Derby West Kimberley...
Giovanni Torre 11 Aug 2025
Business chamber's plan to leverage Indigenous economy
Western Australia's leading Indigenous business chamber has launched a landmark...
David Prestipino 6 Aug 2025
OPINION: Economic partnership or political theatre? Government’s Garma plan questioned amid worsening outcomes
As Garma Festival continues in northeast Arnhem Land, it is once again the stage...
Reece Harley 2 Aug 2025
First round of government jobs grants announced as remote unemployment skyrockets. Will it be enough?
The federal government has announced the long-awaited results of the first round...
Dechlan Brennan 12 Apr 2025
2025 Federal Budget – what will impact Indigenous businesses

The 2025–26 Federal Budget was delivered this week, with the Albanese government allocating $1.3 billion over six years to First Nations-specific investments.

David Prestipino Mar 27, 2025
Indigenous groups ignored on government economic policies

A new report has revealed First Nations communities are not being properly consulted on government economic policies. The findings from the Coalition of Peaks – based on feedback from more than...

David Prestipino Mar 21, 2025
Policies aimed at boosting Indigenous business must benefit Aboriginal communities

After the defeat of the Voice, we saw Anthony Albanese reframe his government's Indigenous affairs commitment at Garma, turning from the rights-based approach long endorsed by Aboriginal people, towar...

Dr Hannah McGlade Feb 25, 2025
First Nations duo dining out on export support

Two Indigenous food and beverage businesses are among 15 companies receiving one month of expert support to export their products globally. Dhuwa Coffee (Aromas) and Kakadu Organics were chosen by the...

David Prestipino Feb 8, 2025
New remote jobs program tweaked as second round opens

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy has announced a second round of funding grants is now open for eligible employers to create local jobs in remote communities.

David Prestipino Feb 4, 2025
Eric Henson on how Indigenous Nations are shaping their futures

Professor Eric Henson from Harvard University is leading the discussion on how Indigenous nations are changing. These nations are moving away from being providers of land and resources and are now bec...

Rhiannon Clarke Dec 26, 2024
New government remote employment service to help job seekers build skills, support communities

The federal government says more than 42,000 job seekers are expected to access a new remote employment service to help people in remote areas learn new skills and find pathways into work.

Dechlan Brennan Dec 13, 2024
Funding applications open for remote jobs program following successful trials

The first round of grants from the Federal Government's new funding strategy to increase employment and economic opportunities in remote regions has opened.

David Prestipino Dec 11, 2024
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