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David Knights appointed as new CEO of Indigenous Business Australia.  Brings 25+ years of leadership across banking, consulting, and engineering.  Set to lead IBA into a new era of innovation and Indigenous economic empowerment. The Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David Knights as Chief Executive Officer, effective […]

Join us for a free online Export Finance Workshop co-hosted by IBA and Export Finance Australia.  This workshop is for First Nations business owners interested in exploring international markets and understanding the financial tools available to support global growth.  Navigating international markets and finance can be complex. That’s why we’ve partnered with Export Finance Australia. […]

Last week IBA, along with NAB, proudly welcomed a powerhouse Canadian First Nations delegation to Australia.  The delegation, which included representatives from the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) is visiting Australia to connect with leading First Nations organisations and key government agencies, laying the foundation for transformative partnerships across borders. IBA Chairman Darren Godwell, […]

Want to grow your Indigenous business? Learn how to pitch for government and corporate contracts  Join us for a free online Procurement Workshop to learn how to access real opportunities through government and corporate contracts. This workshop is designed to help you build on your knowledge and become more confident in pitching for large contracts.   […]

The IBA Home Loan Calculator is back online and ready to support you take the next step on your home ownership journey.   If you’ve visited our website before, you might remember our old Home Loan Calculator. Now that we have transitioned to our new lending system, we are excited to bring back a new and improved version […]

NAIDOC Week 2025 arrives at a defining moment for Indigenous economic participation in Australia. As Chair of Indigenous Business Australia, I had the privilege of addressing our staff during this historic week under the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy". This theme is more than symbolic. It captures the essence of the transformation […]

Indigenous Business Australia’s (IBA’s) submission to the Treasurer’s Economic Reform Roundtable reveals how the First Nations ‘demographic dividend’ can boost Australia’s productivity by increasing labour force participation and enhancing innovation. The submission provides data and modelling centred around three drivers of economic prosperity – Population, Participation and Productivity. The submission reveals that when Aboriginal and […]

As NAIDOC Week 2025 marked its 50th anniversary, IBA proudly stood alongside communities across the country to celebrate the enduring culture, strength, and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year’s theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,” honours the wisdom of Elders while spotlighting the empowering voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]

“Through the Generations” One Legacy. Many Futures. Your stories. Our history. 50 years through the Generations. Through the generations, we’ve had the privilege of supporting First Nations families and communities in supporting their dreams. From parents and individuals building a foundation of home ownership, to entrepreneurs growing businesses that thrive, each step forward has been […]

Empowering First Nations businesses to thrive in the digital economy. Three-phase program, offering culturally safe, tech-supported learning. Participants will walk away with the skills to grow online. Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) partnered with Empower Digital to launch a new Digital Catalyst Program. The bold initiative is designed to equip Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service-based […]