Queensland Government is committed to advancing economic participation outcomes for First Nations peoples. We recognise the important role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses play in shaping Queensland’s economic future.
Since 2017, the Queensland Government has procured more than $3 billion in direct spend with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. In the 2024–25 financial year, for the first time, Queensland Government exceeded the 3% spend target with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.
As part of our ongoing commitment to create meaningful economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and businesses, the Queensland Indigenous Procurement Policy has now been elevated and integrated into the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026. This will streamline and strengthen opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to become suppliers of choice delivering high quality goods and services that benefit communities across Queensland.
We recognise the challenge of 'black cladding' and are taking action to strengthen our validation requirements to ensure that only genuine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses benefit from these initiatives, driving real economic participation outcomes for First Nations peoples.
Government buyers are encouraged to find an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business on one of the following Queensland Government recognised Indigenous Business Directories.
Government agencies are encouraged to enhance their Indigenous procurement capability and increase their engagement and spend with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses through the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism's suite of capability building offerings.
To request a bespoke agency capability building session on the Queensland Government's procurement commitments to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, please email the Economic Participation Program at enterprise@dwatsipm.qld.gov.au.
We deliver a range of services to enhance economic opportunities and support the growth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses across Queensland.
We can help by:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses are encouraged to register on the Queensland Government Supplier Portal to access new procurement opportunities and become a supplier to Queensland Government.
Queensland Government recognises the role that industry can provide to advance the opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the supply chain.
Email the Economic Participation Program unit at enterprise@dwatsipm.qld.gov.au.
Last reviewed:23 January 2026
Last modified:23 January 2026
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors—our First Nations peoples—give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations towards creating a better Queensland.
We will respect, protect and promote human rights within our decision-making and actions.
