Constitutional recognition: supplementary submission to the Joint Select Committee
The Business Council of Australia has a longstanding commitment to enhance economic development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (in this report referred to as Indigenous) peoples. This work is...
Indigenous constitutional recognition is overdue
Meaningful recognition of Indigenous Australians is long overdue, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said today. “We have long supported constitutional recognition to ensure Indigenous Australians have a greater voice...
Submission to the Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition
The Business Council and its members are committed to the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (in this report referred to as Indigenous Australians) and the creation of...
Celebrating Indigenous Economic Success Event
I would like to start by acknowledging the Ngunnawal people and pay respect to their elders and ancestors. Thank you Richie for your welcome. Your people have lived on and...
Read moreCelebrating indigenous economic success
Every Australian – no matter where they live or their background – should have the opportunity to be their best and realise their full potential, Business Council of Australia Chief...
Read moreCensus jobs data reveals indigenous employment gains
“New census data reveal a 76 per cent leap in the number of Indigenous professionals over the pastdecade, complementing significant Indigenous job growth across industries,” Business Council chiefexecutive Jennifer Westacott...
Submission on the draft Indigenous business sector strategy
This is the Business Council's submission to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet on the Indigenous Business Sector Strategy Consultation Paper. The Indigenous business sector has grown rapidly in...