Message from PM&C Reconciliation Champion and Indigenous Champion

The primary purpose of the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) is to stimulate Indigenous entrepreneurship and business development, providing Indigenous Australians with more opportunities to participate in the economy. At PM&C it’s our mission to improve the lives of all Australians, to do this we must ensure that our policy development and advice is informed by the diverse perspectives and experiences of people across our vast country. Seeking out business opportunities with Australia’s First Nation peoples will stimulate creativity and innovation, building resilient and empowered communities.

PM&C’s portfolio has consistently exceeded annual IPP targets but a higher level of commitment and collaboration is required to help realise the growth potential of Indigenous business and increase their representation in Australia’s economic landscape. PM&C is well positioned to support Indigenous business growth in its role to drive the Government’s agenda to grow our economy, incomes and jobs. This can be achieved through strong leadership, raised awareness and communications to increase the number of contracts awarded to Indigenous suppliers. This Strategy represents PM&C’s commitment and approach to delivering IPP outcomes as well as contributing to achieving procurement related deliverables under the PM&C Innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2021-23.

More information can be found at: https://www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-procurement-strategy-2021-23.pdf