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Economic Development

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should have the same opportunities for economic participation as other Australians. Economic Development policies and programs are about creating the right enabling environment. We are supporting Indigenous people to make the most out of their land assets and cultural knowledge. In remote areas, we are increasing business and employment opportunities, and making goods and services more easily available. The Government’s purchasing power helps Indigenous businesses, and assists entrepreneurs who want to establish or grow a small business.

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Latest News

Djali Bloomfield stands in front of a banner for his business, Arrow Facilities management. He is smiling.

From electrician to business owner: the IPP inspires new Indigenous-owned businesses

Economic Development

Thursday, 18 October 2018

Djali Bloomfield was working as an electrician in Canberra when he and his cousin hatched a business idea. Inspired by the opportunities available under the Indigenous Procurement Policy, Djali started his business, Arrow Facilities Management.

Picture of Gillian Mailman smiling, standing in front of a group of people talking.

‘Australia needs us’ – pursuing excellence in the Indigenous Business Sector

Economic Development Indigenous Business Sector Strategy

Friday, 07 September 2018

Whether training to be the first female Aboriginal electrician, or establishing a new company, Gillian Mailman has always been an innovator.

Slider: Sharna and Kim Collard standing in front of branding for their business Kulbardi

Indigenous business passing 'freedom, autonomy and independence' from one generation to the next

Economic Development Indigenous Business Sector Strategy

Wednesday, 22 August 2018

Backing businesses that support families is a key aim of the Indigenous Business Sector Strategy (IBSS). Kulbardi, an Indigenous-owned stationery provider, exemplifies the benefits of supporting businesses that lock-in prosperity across generations.

Resources

Achieving value for money policy guide

Indigenous Affairs

26th November 2018

Exemption no. 17 allows direct sourcing from an Indigenous business with at least 50 per cent ownership regardless of the value of the procurement. Division 1 of the CPRs still applies including the requirement to achieve value for money.

Not-for-profit policy guide

Indigenous Affairs

26th November 2018

Commonwealth entities, subject to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR), may use Exemption 17 of these rules to directly source goods and services businesses that are 50 per cent or more Indigenous owned. This includes not-for-profit businesses.

Definition of an Indigenous business

Indigenous Affairs

26th November 2018

The Indigenous Procurement Policy defines an Indigenous business as one that is at least 50 per cent owned by an Indigenous person or people.

Indigenous Procurement Policy overview

Indigenous Affairs

26th November 2018

Exemption 17 of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR) enables Commonwealth buyers to purchase directly from Indigenous small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for contracts of any size and value.

IPP and panels policy guide

Indigenous Affairs

26th November 2018

If the good or service you are procuring is covered by a mandated whole-of-government arrangement, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) require that you use the mandatory panel arrangement.

Programmes & Policies

Indigenous Procurement Policy

Indigenous Procurement Policy

27th November 2018

The IPP is a mandatory procurement-connected policy under the legislative instrument of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules. The purpose of the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) is to leverage the Commonwealth’s annual multi-billion procurement spend to drive demand for Indigenous goods and services, stimulate Indigenous economic development and grow the Indigenous business sector.

Overview of the Indigenous Grants Policy

Economic Development

5th December 2018

Purpose In February 2018, the former Prime Minister announced a trial of the Indigenous Grants Policy (IGP), as part of Closing the Gap initiatives. A trial of the IGP commenced on 1 July 2018 and involves three departments: the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Communication and the Arts.

Supercharging Indigenous Businesses with the Indigenous Business Sector Strategy

Indigenous Business Sector Strategy

12th February 2018

On 12 February 2018 an overhaul of the Government’s support for Indigenous businesses was announced.

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