Media Release
Northern Territory Government
Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Have Your Say – Aboriginal Procurement Policy Review
31 January 2024
The Northern Territory Government is undertaking a review of its Aboriginal Procurement Policy and Territorians are invited to have their say to help inform the delivery and direction of the policy for the next 3 years.
The Aboriginal Procurement Policy came into effect on 1, July 2022 as a targeted approach to increase opportunities for Aboriginal Business Enterprises (ABE’s) to participate in government procurement activities.
The Aboriginal Procurement Policy applies to all Northern Territory Government contracts with an estimated value of $15,000 or greater.
Building the capability and capacity of Aboriginal businesses and increasing the economic participation of Aboriginal people is critical to unlocking the full social and economic potential of the Northern Territory.
The Have Your Say page will include surveys and a discussion paper which will seek feedback from all Territory businesses on how the Policy has been received to date and provide an opportunity to suggest improvements
There will also be opportunities for ABE’s to participate in roundtable discussions and share their stories both face to face and online.
The consultation period will run until Sunday 3 March 2023.
For more information and to have your say on Aboriginal Procurement Policy review visit [https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/app-review]
Quotes attributable to Deputy Chief Executive Business and Workforce, Cathy White
“The Northern Territory Government is committed to improving employment, business and economic outcomes for all Territorians by creating more transparency in the way government assesses procurement.”
“Greater inclusion of Aboriginal participation in government procurement activities will create jobs, grow businesses and support economic development across the Territory.”
“The Aboriginal Procurement Policy is designed to advance Aboriginal employment and business opportunities through government contracting opportunities and it’s important that we are developing policy that is effective and fit for purpose.”
“Implementing, monitoring and improving the Aboriginal Procurement Policy will benefit all Territorians, I encourage Aboriginal Businesses Enterprises to attend the round table discussion and have their say.”
Quotes attributable to CEO NT Indigenous Business Network, Jerome Cubillo
“The NT Indigenous Business Network welcomes the review into the NT Government's Aboriginal Procurement Policy, as it holds significant potential towards unlocking economic empowerment and self-determination for our communities.”
“Setting ambitious procurement targets based on population figures is the key. This bold step will unlock economic opportunities and ensure shared prosperity for all Territorians.”
“A thriving Aboriginal business sector is not just about wealth creation; it's about building stronger communities and closing the socio-economic divide.”
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