We have a long way to go in closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The Federal government regards economic empowerment as a key way of raising indigenous living standards. And the Indigenous Procurement Policy (or IPP) is a central plank in promoting this goal. The IPP sets a target for the number of...

This paper explores some of the key factors that are impacting on Indigenous business development, including issues about the economics of discrimination and remoteness. The paper also outlines policy implications that arise from the analysis.

The ABA Homelands Project is making a $40 million infrastructure investment into Northern Territory homelands/outstations. Indigenous providers will be approached to submit applications to deliver pre-approved infrastructure works. The ABA homelands project guidelines have been developed to give providers information on:

This report examines the impact to Indigenous Australians in the community applying for the Disability Support Pension and service providers who ensure they have appropriate support and access to apply for the DSP. This report draws directly on data from interviews and focus groups conducted in four jurisdictions across Australia between March 2017 and September...

Over 24,000 young people responded to Mission Australia’s 2017 Youth Survey and over 1,200 (or 5.3%) of respondents were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. This report provides important insights into their aspirations, experiences and concerns.