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Water Corporation procurement reforms aim to drive benefits for Aboriginal businesses in WA
Changes to Western Australia's Water Corporation procurement processes could dri...
Giovanni Torre 12 Jun 2026
'We're the sleeping giant': Natasha Short sets 20 per cent procurement target
Key Points:- The Kimberley is 40 per cent Aboriginal. Only 10 per cent of its bu...
Reece Harley 27 May 2026
DICE delivers with pride, taking top honour at AIDN NT Awards 2026
Against a backdrop of growing national focus on Northern Australia's defence cap...
Nicole Brown 18 May 2026
Federal Budget delivers $1.31b in Indigenous-specific measures, but reform gaps remain
A new First Nations Economics analysis of the 2026-27 Federal Budget says the Co...
Reece Harley 13 May 2026
Tender for Indigenous business verification system to open amid major IPP transition
The Federal Government is preparing to open the Indigenous business verification...
Reece Harley 9 May 2026
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business welcomes 'course correction' presented by procurement ombudsman's scathing report

The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business has welcomed the recent findings from the country's Procurement Ombudsman, describing the report as "a vital course correction, if actioned, to strengthen...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 1, 2026
Indigenous businesses excluded from NT’s new Defence Industry Council

Indigenous business leaders in the Northern Territory say the NT government's newly announced Defence Industry Council represents "another missed opportunity" to strengthen the Territory's defence eco...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 25, 2026
Indigenous-owned building company and Defence employee deny $71million fraud allegations

A married couple and prominent builder charged with defrauding the Commonwealth of up to $71 million have denied allegations against them. Michael Buckley, 41, Dallas Adrian Wynne, 48, and his wife Na...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 19, 2026
Back Black: If we don’t invest in our own, who will?

Every year, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations receive millions of dollars in funding. This money is entrusted to us to build capacity, create opportunity, strengthen culture and shif...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 6, 2026
The learning tools changing how Australians understand culture

There is a quiet shift happening in how people want to learn about Aboriginal culture. More Australians are moving away from surface-level engagement and towards learning that feels genuine, relationa...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jan 9, 2026
Half of Indigenous Procurement billions flow to just 18 companies

The federal government's Indigenous Procurement Policy has long been promoted as a major success story, but a new study has revealed billions of dollars in Commonwealth contracts have been captured by...

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Brendan Foster Dec 19, 2025
Co-owner of embattled M + J Building faces procurement fraud charges

The co-owner of a Supply Nation Certified majority Indigenous-owned construction company - M + J Builders - has become the fourth person charged with defrauding the Commonwealth of $71 million in rela...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 20, 2025
First Nations business on the march, but more to be done in regions: Snapshot 4.0

The nation's most comprehensive data project tracking the impact of Indigenous entrepreneurial activity has shown the sector's growing maturity and independence. Snapshot 4.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 19, 2025
Peak body stands down NT builder after $71 million fraud charges

The board of Master Builders Northern Territory has stood down M+ J Builders director Michael John Buckley from its board after he and two others were charged with fraud offences against the Commonwea...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 17, 2025
Indigenous suppliers poised to benefit from BHP’s $1 billion Port Hedland investment

Indigenous suppliers can expect a healthy continuation of project work with BHP after the miner detailed more than $1 billion in new investment for Port Hedland on Thursday.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 14, 2025
A decade success for Indigenous-owned consultancy

A majority First Nations-owned business has celebrated a decade of delivering high impact professional services that have enhanced economic and sustainable outcomes across Australia.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 10, 2025
Industry experts urge greater Indigenous engagement in energy sector at The Summit 2025

Industry experts have called for greater long-term Indigenous participation in the energy sector at The Summit 2025, citing the rapid growth of Indigenous businesses and cultural knowledge of Country...

WA government celebrates record spend with Indigenous businesses

The Western Australian government has hailed the strongest year yet for its Aboriginal Procurement Policy, with contracts awarded to Aboriginal suppliers reaching $442 million in the 2024-25 financial...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 31, 2025
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