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EXCLUSIVE: Traditional Owners say Kimberley Mineral Sands project failed to deliver promised jobs
Trust between Joombarn-Buru Traditional Owners and the China-backed mining compa...
Natasha Clark 11 Mar 2026
RJED grant round opens to fund 1,300 jobs in remote communities
The Remote Jobs and Economic Development program is expanding employment opportu...
Joseph Guenzler 7 Mar 2026
Remote jobs expansion backs Indigenous business on Waiben
The federal government is doubling the Remote Jobs and Economic Development Prog...
Joseph Guenzler 16 Feb 2026
Core pathway to mining opportunities
Glencore Coal has opened its 2026 First Nations Pathways Program (FNPP) for Indi...
David Prestipino 10 Feb 2026
Why Indigenous representation needs to move beyond art on boardroom walls

For a long time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander success has been most visible at the edges of Australia's economy, in sport, the arts and culture. These spaces matter deeply.

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Adam Davids Feb 3, 2026
The elephant not in the room: no mention of Indigenous business or Native Title in Treasurer’s statement after economic roundtable

After a three-day national economic roundtable hosted in Canberra, Treasurer Jim Chalmers spoke on a range of issues raised at the event, but made no mention of Indigenous people, business or jobs, la...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 21, 2025
First Nations women have the largest gender pay gap in Australia, new study reveals

A new study by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has revealed that First Nations women have the largest gender pay gap in Australia, with First Nations women earning 65 cents for every dollar earned by...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Aug 10, 2025
Mob Jobs celebrates Supply Nation Supplier Diversity Awards nomination

Mob Jobs managing director Sara Stuart spoke with the Indigenous Business Review this week about her company's recent nomination in the Supply Nation 2025 Supplier Diversity Awards.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 4, 2025
From Sea to Sovereignty: How the Aboriginal Sea Company is reclaiming saltwater futures

At the Developing Northern Australia Conference held in Cairns last week a powerful presentation was delivered showcasing the work the Aboriginal Sea Company (ASC) is doing to create real change acros...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jul 28, 2025
'Tailored, flexible support': Grants open for new remote employment service, federal government announces

Eligible organisations under the federal government's new Remote Australia Employment Service can now apply for funding to support job seekers in remote communities.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 30, 2025
Wage rise welcome but challenges remain for Indigenous services

Minimum wage increases from July are a positive step for many First Nations workers but financial issues remain for those on income support or working in Indigenous-led services.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 10, 2025
Vast majority of federal contracts exempted from Indigenous employment rules, auditors reveal

An Audit Office investigation of federal contracts has found Indigenous employment rules were dropped in two thirds of cases, translating to $70 billion worth of contracts not being required to meet t...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 10, 2025
Multhana forms partnership with Quayclean Australia to drive First Nations employment

First Nations enterprise Multhana has struck a partnership deal with cleaning, hygiene and waste management services company Quayclean Australia to provide employment opportunities for Indigenous peop...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 30, 2025
John Allison and Squadron Energy: Leading the way in First Nations engagement

In Australia's fast-growing renewable energy sector, meaningful engagement with First Nations communities is becoming a critical benchmark for ethical development.

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Zak Kirkup Apr 20, 2025
Feds to boost On-Country skills training in Central Australia

The federal government has announced new access to vital On-Country skills training for First Nations communities in Central Australia. On Tuesday, Skills and Training Minister Andrew Giles and Lingia...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 15, 2025
Major national Indigenous employment and workplace survey Gari Yala opens

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workers across Australia are invited to share their experiences in the second phase of a national study to inform the creation of safer, fairer, and more cultu...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 14, 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 of its jobs program, a month out from the federal election. First announced in February last year, the $707 million Rem...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 12, 2025
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