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Reproduced from Minister for Indigenous Australians media centre, released 11 Dec 2024.
Three eminent First Nations people have been appointed to the Board of Indigenous Business Australia (IBA).
Mr Darren Godwell has been appointed as Chair and Ms Leah Cameron and Ms Olga Havnen as Directors.
Indigenous Business Australia plays a critical role in advancing the economic independence of First Nations people through expert business advice, tailored finance solutions and investment initiatives that empower individuals and businesses.
The new appointees bring extensive expertise from different First Nations communities across the country and from sectors including business, finance, law, trade and investments.
The Albanese Government acknowledges and thanks outgoing Chair Mr Eddie Fry and Directors Ms Shirley McPherson and Mr Richard Allert AO, for their leadership and dedication to IBA over the past decade, and Mr Richard Callaghan for his contributions during his 3-year tenure.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy:
“The new Board members bring to IBA a wide range of skills and lived experience that reflects the diversity of First Nations Australia - from finance to community health, from small communities to big cities.
“That diversity will contribute to IBA’s ongoing efforts to support First Nations people to realise their aspirations and build sustainable economic futures.
“I congratulate Mr Darren Godwell, Ms Leah Cameron and Ms Olga Havnen on their appointments.”