The is holding a virtual public hearing on 23 July for its inquiry into improving the economic prosperity for First Nations Australians.
The Committee will hear from leading financial organisations and Indigenous businesses and academics in New South Wales about how they support First economic opportunities for First Nations businesses, industry, and community. Organisations include the Yarpa Hub, First Australians Capital, the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia, and the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce.
The Committee will also discuss the latest research on the Indigenous business sector with the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research and Terri Janke and Company. The Committee will also hear from the Law Council of Australia about legislative barriers and opportunities to economic self-determination.
Chair of the Committee, Mutthi Mutthi and Wamba Wamba woman , said ‘These organisations have been leading the charge assisting First Nations enterprises. I am looking forward to drawing on their depth of experience to explore how the Commonwealth Government can support First Nations Australians leverage the next generation of economic opportunities.’
Further information on the inquiry, including the program for the public hearing is available on the Committee’s .
