Politics
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...
Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy says the government is "deeply committed" to working with Indigenous people to support economic empowerment and self-determination.
An economic roundtable will be held in Naarm (Melbourne) on Friday, bringing together Traditional Owners, leaders from the Aboriginal Community-Controlled sector, business figures, academics, and entr...
Last week's announcement of a new agreement to establish a First Nations Economic Partnership has been welcomed by the peak body representing Victorian Traditional Owner groups.
Especially prior to the election, the Commonwealth government flagged the potential for more economic-based policies instead of its focus on Indigenous rights, recognition, and truth-telling.
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...
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...
Exploring Aboriginal people's hopes for the coming Federal election, I had the opportunity to interview First Nations entrepreneur, Tony Martens from Cairns, Far North Queensland.
As the Labor Party looks to hold office in the upcoming election, the issue of the Indigenous affairs portfolio and the policies of the two major parties has stood out.
Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie has backed plans for a lower tax rate for small businesses, arguing the sector is "on its knees". The peak body for small business, the Council of Small Business Organi...
Indigenous groups have cautiously welcomed the federal government's announcements to better support remote communities on Monday while noting the majority of the closing the gap targets are not on tar...
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.
A longstanding WA agricultural lobby group has entered voluntary administration a week after revealing "serious financial misconduct" had been detected within the organisation.