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RESOURCES
Policies & Reports
Policies and reports serve as valuable resources and reference tools for First Nations businesses and their partners, offering essential insights and frameworks for culturally informed business practices. These resources offer valuable insights, strategies, and frameworks for advancing First Nations economic development.
Aboriginal Procurement Policy
Owner: Treasury NSW
The Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) will contribute to the NSW Government’s strategic economic policy of Growing NSW’s First Economy. The APP supports the NSW Government Plan for Aboriginal Affairs, OCHRE, and is a key deliverable under the Aboriginal Economic Development framework.
Aboriginal Procurement Policy Review 2023
Owner: Treasury NSW
The APP Review 2023 evaluated the APP’s effectiveness and explored potential improvements. The review considered agency compliance and implementation of the APP, examined the policy targets and requirements, and assessed stakeholders’ understanding of the policy.
Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP)
Owner: National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
This document outlines the key components of, and the principles underpinning, the Australian Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP).
IPP Guide 1: Procuring Officials and Contract Managers
Owner: National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
Indigenous participation in high value Government contracts ($7.5million or more)
This guide aims to help Commonwealth procurement officials and contract managers conduct procurement activities that are subject to mandatory minimum requirements (MMR) under the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP).
IPP Guide 2: Potential Suppliers
Owner: National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
This guide aims to help private sector businesses tendering for Australian Government contracts valued at $7.5 million (GST inclusive) or more (high value contracts), that are subject to mandatory minimum requirements (MMR) under the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP).
Indigenous Business Sector Strategy
Owner: Australian Government
The Indigenous Business Sector Strategy will help more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people build sustainable businesses that will support themselves, their families and their communities. It is the first time ever the Commonwealth is investing in a comprehensive package of support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to take their rightful place in the Australian economy.
The NSW First Nations Business Sector: A return to prosperity
Owner: Treasury NSW
This report highlights the benefits and opportunities that the First Nations business sector presents for First Nations peoples and the broader NSW community. It is designed to help the NSW Government and interested stakeholders support First Nations businesses to start, grow and prosper.
2022–2024 NSW Implementation Plan for Closing the Gap
Owner: NSW Government
This Implementation Plan comprehensively documents the approach New South Wales (NSW) is taking to implement the landmark National Agreement on Closing the Gap (National Agreement).
Indigenous Business and Corporation Snapshot Study 3.0
Owner: University of Melbourne
In the Indigenous Business and Corporation Snapshot Study 3.0 we report statistics describing ‘the Indigenous business ecosystem’, which is made up of three separate groups: (1) Indigenous businesses listed on the five registries participating in this study; (2) Indigenous corporations with operating Australian Business Number from the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations registry; and (3) sole traders and partnerships with at least 50% of owners self-identifying as Indigenous in the Australian Census and Centrelink records and that can be linked to businesses in the Business Longitudinal Analysis Data Environment or BLADE.
Indigenous Joint Ventures Information Guide
Owner: Indigenous Business Australia
This information guide provides general advice and practical tips about joint ventures to assist Indigenous businesses and organisations seeking to enter into these arrangements.
What is Black Cladding? Fact Sheet
Owner: Supply Nation
Supply Nation considers ‘black cladding’ the practice of a nonIndigenous business entity or individual taking unfair advantage of an Indigenous business entity or individual for the purpose of gaining access to otherwise inaccessible Indigenous procurement policies or contracts.
Joint Venture Fact Sheet
Owner: Supply Nation
For registration purposes, Supply Nation defines an Indigenous Joint Venture as being ‘’a commercially independent incorporated entity that is formed through the incorporation of an Indigenous business and a nonIndigenous business’’.
Meet the Buyer Supplier Handbook 2024
Owner: Yarpa Hub
The Meet the Buyer handbook 2024 showcases a diverse range of Aboriginal-owned businesses that participated in this year’s Meet the Buyer event, spanning industries such as construction, consulting, cultural services, eco-friendly design, recruitment, technology, and more. Each business listing provides a brief overview of their offerings and contact information, underscoring the expertise and innovation First Nations businesses bring to various sectors. This compilation highlights the commitment of these enterprises to quality, community, and cultural values, offering a valuable resource for those seeking to engage with Aboriginal-led services across NSW.
Yarpa Grow Graduation Booklet 2024
Owner: Yarpa Hub
The Yarpa Grow Graduation Booklet 2024 provides an overview of our esteemed program, highlighting the dedication and achievements of First Nations entrepreneurs who participated this year. Inside, you will find detailed profiles of each business, showcasing their innovative approaches and contributions to the community. This resource serves as a testament to our commitment to fostering self-determination and sustainable growth within the First Nations Business Sector. We celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates and their potential to drive positive change in their respective industries.
Aboriginal Procurement Policy
Owner: Treasury NSW
The Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) will contribute to the NSW Government’s strategic economic policy of Growing NSW’s First Economy. The APP supports the NSW Government Plan for Aboriginal Affairs, OCHRE, and is a key deliverable under the Aboriginal Economic Development framework.
Aboriginal Procurement Policy Review 2023
Owner: Treasury NSW
The APP Review 2023 evaluated the APP’s effectiveness and explored potential improvements. The review considered agency compliance and implementation of the APP, examined the policy targets and requirements, and assessed stakeholders’ understanding of the policy.
Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP)
Owner: National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
This document outlines the key components of, and the principles underpinning, the Australian Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP).
IPP Guide 1: Procuring Officials and Contract Managers
Owner: National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
Indigenous participation in high value Government contracts ($7.5million or more)
This guide aims to help Commonwealth procurement officials and contract managers conduct procurement activities that are subject to mandatory minimum requirements (MMR) under the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP).
IPP Guide 2: Potential Suppliers
Owner: National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
This guide aims to help private sector businesses tendering for Australian Government contracts valued at $7.5 million (GST inclusive) or more (high value contracts), that are subject to mandatory minimum requirements (MMR) under the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP).
Indigenous Business Sector Strategy
Owner: Australian Government
The Indigenous Business Sector Strategy will help more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people build sustainable businesses that will support themselves, their families and their communities. It is the first time ever the Commonwealth is investing in a comprehensive package of support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to take their rightful place in the Australian economy.
The NSW First Nations Business Sector: A return to prosperity
Owner: Treasury NSW
This report highlights the benefits and opportunities that the First Nations business sector presents for First Nations peoples and the broader NSW community. It is designed to help the NSW Government and interested stakeholders support First Nations businesses to start, grow and prosper.
2022–2024 NSW Implementation Plan for Closing the Gap
Owner: NSW Government
This Implementation Plan comprehensively documents the approach New South Wales (NSW) is taking to implement the landmark National Agreement on Closing the Gap (National Agreement).
Indigenous Business and Corporation Snapshot Study 3.0
Owner: University of Melbourne
In the Indigenous Business and Corporation Snapshot Study 3.0 we report statistics describing ‘the Indigenous business ecosystem’, which is made up of three separate groups: (1) Indigenous businesses listed on the five registries participating in this study; (2) Indigenous corporations with operating Australian Business Number from the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations registry; and (3) sole traders and partnerships with at least 50% of owners self-identifying as Indigenous in the Australian Census and Centrelink records and that can be linked to businesses in the Business Longitudinal Analysis Data Environment or BLADE.
Indigenous Joint Ventures Information Guide
Owner: Indigenous Business Australia
This information guide provides general advice and practical tips about joint ventures to assist Indigenous businesses and organisations seeking to enter into these arrangements.
What is Black Cladding? Fact Sheet
Owner: Supply Nation
Supply Nation considers ‘black cladding’ the practice of a nonIndigenous business entity or individual taking unfair advantage of an Indigenous business entity or individual for the purpose of gaining access to otherwise inaccessible Indigenous procurement policies or contracts.
Joint Venture Fact Sheet
Owner: Supply Nation
For registration purposes, Supply Nation defines an Indigenous Joint Venture as being ‘’a commercially independent incorporated entity that is formed through the incorporation of an Indigenous business and a nonIndigenous business’’.
