Policy Development
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is committed to brokering effective partnerships that shape and inform private sector and whole-of-government initiatives to improve economic development outcomes for Indigenous people.
IBA engages with a broad range of stakeholders, including clients (past, current and potential), Indigenous groups and spokespeople, industry partners, Australian Government, state and territory government agencies, our staff and our Board.
There are a wide variety of national government programs specifically designed to assist with Indigenous asset creation, business support and employment and training opportunities. Four State Coordinators ensure that IBA has a strong representation at a national, state and regional level.
Government submissions
The table below outlines IBA’s responses to government and parliamentary committee requests for submissions on a variety of Indigenous concerns in 2008-2009.
| Submission | Details |
| Australian Government Native Title Discussion Paper | IBA’s submission set out its views on the assistance in governance and commercial development needed by Indigenous organisations in negotiations on land use, rent or royalties. |
| South Australian Government Review of the South Australian Aboriginal Lands Trust Act 1966 | In its submission, IBA identified the key requirements for land tenure to permit home ownership and commercial development by Indigenous people. |
| House of Representatives Standing Committee on ATSI Affairs inquiry into the development of Indigenous enterprises | IBA’s submission indicated that while much has been done to support Indigenous enterprise development, much still needs to be done, particularly around private investment, business support, and skills development |
| House of Representatives Standing Committee on ATSI Affairs inquiry into community stores in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities | IBA’s submission reflected on IBA’s experience over the course of establishing its Outback Stores subsidiary. |
| Australian Government Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) Green Paper | IBA’s submission emphasised the need for the scheme to take into account the impacts of climate change and carbon pricing on Indigenous Australians while at the same time maximising the potential opportunities for their economic inclusion. |
Business Briefings and Conversations
IBA’s Business Conversations and Business Briefings encourage discussion between Indigenous organisations, business leaders, industry, government agencies and key information providers. These forums also provide an avenue for Indigenous organisations to canvass with IBA opportunities for assistance in capacity building and in exploring joint venture opportunities.
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