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Economic prosperity is the missing link in Closing the Gap
Five years into the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, the national data poi...
Reece Harley 3 Mar 2026
Wiradjuri leader Hayden Charles driving business growth and social change
Wiradjuri man Hayden Charles is one of Australia's rising Indigenous business le...
Joseph Guenzler 2 Feb 2026
‘Historic’ agreement puts Indigenous communities in driver’s seat of economic future
A historic partnership between the federal government and Aboriginal and Torres...
Dechlan Brennan 30 Sep 2025
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
Business chamber's plan to leverage Indigenous economy
Western Australia's leading Indigenous business chamber has launched a landmark...
David Prestipino 6 Aug 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.

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David Prestipino Mar 27, 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 David Prestipino Feb 4, 2025
"From Sparks to Flames": Blak businesses have the fuel to start generational wealth change

The 17th AEMEE conference welcomed Indigenous business leaders, owners and stakeholders for a two-day focus on maximising future opportunities to grow the sector, with an eye on sustainability.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 2, 2024
A whole new world: Opens arms for Indigenous exporters

First Nations tourism, trade and export businesses are booming overseas and further opportunities to grow are in sight ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Sep 6, 2024
New duo to drive ILSC outcomes in Aboriginal communities

Two key executives from the public sector have joined the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation to help deliver its strategy to enhance the lives of First Nations people.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 27, 2024
Niche insurance brokerage service for Indigenous businesses

A new niche brokerage focused on Indigenous clients will launch this week to coincide with NAIDOC Week. First Peoples Insurance, an Austbrokers Comsure authorised representative, was founded by Biripi...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 9, 2024
The 12 actions to power First Nations jobs in clean energy

A new report released Tuesday has found the transition to clean energy will require the development of a skilled workforce - creating new career opportunities for Indigenous people.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 26, 2024
First Nations Foundation urges Tax Office changes to open path to economic reconciliation

Financial sectors and the federal government should alter current policies and legislation to ensure a level playing field for Indigenous people with superannuation and other insurance entitlements.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 30, 2024
Business case enhances NT bid for AFL's 20th licence

A bid to establish an AFL team in the Northern Territory has gained momentum, with the addition of three AFL heavyweights to a taskforce investigating the financial feasibility of a 20th league club -...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 9, 2024
Yamatji Nation and DWER partner to train Traditional Owners in water management

The Yamatji Nation, in collaboration with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), this week launched a groundbreaking initiative to monitor and manage the water resources of their...

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Zak Kirkup May 4, 2024
$25 million in super recovered for Indigenous clients

A rebrand of a key outreach program to help recover superannuation for Indigenous communities had a million-dollar effect in the past financial year.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 28, 2024
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