Not a fad: billions spent with Indigenous businesses

Indigenous entrepreneurs are in high demand and their contributions to Australia's economy should be celebrated, a leading business verifier says.

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In the 2024/25 financial year, Indigenous businesses verified by Supply Nation recorded a $5.83 billion procurement spend with government, corporate and non-profit organisations, an increase of more than $1 billion from the previous financial year.

Supply Nation chief executive Kate Russell said the figures showed the Indigenous business sector was growing, competitive and of a high quality.

She said corporate, government and other organisations continued to prioritise diversity in their supply c