The General Manager of Indigenous Business Australia, Mr Ron Morony, has paid tribute to the contribution made by former Chairman, Mr Joseph Elu, who recently resigned as the head of Australia’s prime body for promoting and implementing Indigenous economic development. After 12 years at the helm Mr Elu has returned home to Seisia as the […]
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) Board members arrived on 30 April to attend a Board meeting scheduled in Coffs Harbour today. IBA Board meetings scheduled in regional locations provide opportunities for Board members to meet face to face with staff, Indigenous and private sector representatives from the local community. IBA has a number of potential investment […]
The general manager of Indigenous Business Australia, Mr Ron Morony, congratulates Royal Flying Doctor Service chief executive Nigel Milan’s suggestion that corporate Australia needs to work harder to tackle Indigenous disadvantage. IBA is a commercially focused organisation and has been encouraging corporate Australia to be more active in this area of supporting Indigenous economic development. […]
Indigenous Business Australia Chairman Joseph Elu has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division for service to the Indigenous community. This award recognises his contribution in the field of economic development, the promotion of financial independence and facilitating community partnerships with skilled volunteers. Mr Elu has been […]
Chairman of Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), Mr Joseph Elu congratulates Ngarda Civil and Mining on being awarded a 5 year mining contract expected to exceed $300 million for BHP’s ‘Yarrie mine’ in the Pilbara of Western Australia. “This contract is the largest ever secured by Ngarda and signifies a major step forward for Indigenous participation […]
Indigenous Business Australia’s (IBA) General Manager Mr Ron Morony has announced today that IBA has offered its equity share in the Fitzroy Crossing Inn to its joint venture partners, who are now currently considering the offer under the terms of their partnership agreement. Mr Morony said “this decision does not impact on the review recently […]
Chairman of Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), Mr Joseph Elu, has challenged participants at the Native Title Conference in Cairns not to focus solely on negotiating access to native title lands but to also consider the means where Indigenous Australians can provide for the future by way of sustainable economic development. He stressed the importance of […]
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) celebrated another major milestone in its history today and Chairman Joseph Elu stated “that he was proud of the record of the organisation in finding commercial solutions for the development of Indigenous Australians” He added “It is two years since the Business Development & Assistance and Home Ownership Programmes joined IBA, […]
The dream of living in their own home has become a reality for over 1000 Indigenous people this financial year through Indigenous Business Australia’s home ownership programme. This programme continues to go from strength to strength, building on the achievements of the 2005/06 financial year. The value of loans approved by Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), […]
Canberra – The Chairman of Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), Mr Joseph Elu today responded to recent media reports about his decision not to renew his appointment as a member of the National Indigenous Council (NIC). Mr Elu wrote to The Hon Mal Brough, Minister for Families and Community Services and Indigenous Affairs in October this […]
