1. Introduction

The NSW Government values the economic, social and cultural contribution of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of NSW.

The Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) will contribute to the NSW Government’s strategic economic policy of Growing NSW’s First Economy.

Government procurement provides a significant opportunity to increase skills and economic participation within the State’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The APP supports the NSW Government Plan for Aboriginal Affairs, OCHRE, and is a key deliverable under the Aboriginal Economic Development framework.

1.1 Objectives

• Support employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Support sustainable growth of Aboriginal businesses by driving demand via Government procurement of goods, services and construction.

1.2 Targets by 31 December 2021

• 1% of total addressable spend. The APP aims for NSW Government clusters to direct 1% of the cluster’s addressable spend to Aboriginal businesses.
• 3% of total goods and services contracts. The APP aims for NSW Government clusters to award 3% of the total number of goods and services contracts to Aboriginal businesses.
• 3,000 full-time equivalent employment (FTE) employment opportunities supported. The APP aims to support an estimated 3,000 FTE opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through NSW Government procurement activities.