IBA invests alongside Indigenous organisations in operating businesses in a range of sectors, including tourism and hospitality, retail, industrial (manufacturing, mining services and primary industries) and renewables. These investments generate financial returns, as well as employment, training and supply chain benefits for Indigenous Australians.
As at 30 June 2020, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners and beneficiaries directly owned 39.2% of the total IBA investment portfolio. This equates to indigenous equity worth $169 million and represents a significant increase from 36.1% for the previous year.
