This report details a performance audit of the Aboriginal Procurement Policy introduced by the Western Australian Government in 2018. It concludes the policy has been partially effective in providing opportunities for Aboriginal businesses but the impact is uneven across industries. The report makes recommendations for contracting agencies to improve their engagement with Aboriginal businesses.

This action plan addresses the evolving needs of northern Australians and reaffirms the government’s commitment to the region. The plan identifies six priority areas and focuses on activating the northern economy, fostering sustainable growth, and improving the livelihoods of communities in the north.

The Business Solutions Program (BSP) provides financial and business support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business owners and entrepreneurs. This mixed-method evaluation aimed to understand whether the BSP’s delivery achieved its policy intent to support and develop early stage, pre-bank, and high-risk Indigenous businesses. It finds that the BSP was generally aligned with its...

The Australian Government has committed to replacing the Community Development Program (CDP) with a new Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program, developed in partnership with First Nations people. This report summarises findings and recommendations from the second round of community consultations, outlining the pathway to deliver a program that is effective as well as culturally...

This report seeks to increase the data and analysis available on First Nations’ import and export businesses. By providing First Nations people with contextual data to guide their business decisions, it helps ensure that all Australians, including First Nations businesses, share in the benefits of international trade. The report finds significant opportunity for the sector...