NEWS

Senate passes historic change to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005. Amendment allows IBA to expand its lending and finance opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to meet growing demand. Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is delighted to welcome the historic passing of the legislative amendment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]

Larrakia Development Corporation Pty Ltd (Larrakia) acquires shares in the Adina Vibe Hotel from Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) demonstrating its continued investment into the Northern Territory tourism industry. Last week Larrakia completed its purchase from IBA of shares in the hotel and apartment enterprise located in the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. The purchase reduces IBA’s effective […]

Has your home or business been impacted by the severe weather and recent floods to parts of North Qld and NSW? If you have an IBA home loan or business finance product and have been impacted by this weather event, we want to reassure you and your family that IBA is here in times of […]

Due to the flooding in Townsville and affected areas, IBA has temporarily closed our Townsville office until further notice. During this period, all local employees are requested to work from home, considering the safety of our customers and staff. If you need to speak to anyone at IBA, you can phone us on 1800 107 […]

Has your home or business been impacted by the December natural disasters in parts of Queensland and Victoria? If you have an IBA home loan or business finance product and have been impacted by these weather events, we want to reassure you and your family that IBA is here in times of need. Customers impacted […]

About Misha I am a proud Yuin woman with family connections to Dharrawal Nation and the La Perouse community. I was born in Nowra NSW (2 hrs south of Sydney) and grew up in my community, the old Roseby Park (Jerringa) mission in Culburra, up till I was 10 years old. Growing up on Country […]

Season’s Greetings from all of us at IBA! Our offices will be closed from COB Tue 24 Dec 2024 and reopen on Mon 6 Jan 2025. This is a time for us to recharge and spend time with our loved ones. We will be back with full energy and dedication to serve you in the […]

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) farewells the significant contributions of our outgoing board directors, including the chairperson, as they finish their terms this week. Their leadership and commitment to IBA led to the achievements of the business and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The outgoing board directors include Eddie Fry (chairperson), Shirley McPherson, Rick […]

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 […]

On 25 November 2024, the Australian Federal Government introduced the legislative amendment seeking to change Indigenous Business Australia’s governing legislation the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005. The change is intended to enable IBA to expand its financial capability to meet the increasing demand of First Nations people for home ownership, business enterprise, and […]