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We’ve got news for you: happy holidays from IBA!

[…] this final edition includes: 2023 wrap up in a reel: watch our highlights for 2023 in 23 seconds! View a special end of year message from our CEO Christmas holiday closure dates. Our commitment to NT First Nations businesses. All the feels: check out a special ‘feel good Friday’ post. Strong people, safe spaces: […]

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IBA MEDIA RELEASE: SIGNIFICANT CORPORATE EXPERTISE ADDED TO IBA BOARD

[…] McTaggart holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago and has held prominent roles across academia, public service, and the corporate sector. His tenure as CEO of the Queensland Investment Corporation saw the organisation achieve remarkable growth and diversification. Dr McTaggart's leadership was instrumental in navigating complex economic landscapes and driving sustainable […]

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IBA MEDIA RELEASE: STRONG COMMUNITY FOCUS APPOINTMENTS ON IBA BOARD

[…] previously as a director of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, Clontarf Foundation and Stars Foundation. She has also had leadership roles in important community-facing organisations, including CEO of the Danila Dilba Health Service. Olga grew up in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory and is a strong advocate for culturally safe care for Indigenous Australians. […]

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IBA Media Release: Gratitude & Appreciation for our outgoing board directors

[…] increased the gross assets by 71% over the past ten years, and legislation to improve the IBA’s commerciality and sustainability is ready as we leave.” Acting IBA CEO Leo Bator notes, “The dedication, expertise, and leadership of our outgoing directors have left a lasting legacy at IBA, and we are grateful for all they […]

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PM&C Media Release: New Indigenous Business Australia Board Members appointed

[…] as a director of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, Clontarf Foundation and Stars Foundation. Ms Havnen has also had leadership roles in important community-facing organisations, including CEO of the Danila Dilba Health Service. The Albanese Government acknowledges and thanks outgoing Chair Mr Eddie Fry and Directors Ms Shirley McPherson and Mr Richard Allert AO, for their leadership […]

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IBA MEDIA RELEASE: EMPOWERING PROSPERITY: INCREASED CAPITAL FOR INDIGENOUS ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY

[…] current generations, but for generations to come. They will be an integral part of the economic and social fabric of the whole nation. Leo Bator, IBA’s Acting CEO, welcomed the development, “This legislative change will allow IBA to financially collaborate with other agencies to deliver even deeper meaningful impact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]

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IBA MEDIA RELEASE: IBA SHARED EQUITY CONTRIBUTING TO MORE FIRST NATIONS HOME OWNERSHIP

[…] and healing for hopefully my future jarjums and their jarjums. Without IBA I don’t think I’d have had a chance of becoming a first homeowner.” IBA Deputy CEO, Sean Armistead, said: “The IBA Shared Equity product is a fantastic initiative that was created in response to the growing housing crisis. It can make home […]

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Our IBA- Meet Trudy

[…] MBA at Melbourne University. My career has been in the corporate and government sectors ranging from AMP, Commonwealth Department of Finance, Victorian Treasury, Queensland Treasury and acting CEO at HealthShare Victoria. I found my way to IBA when a recruiter contacted me suggesting I would be a good fit. After doing my research it […]

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IBA Media Release: $1 Billion Contract Value for First Nations Businesses

[…] Knight, it was a turning point as it not only streamlined the process of bond origination but also freed up working capital to grow our business.” IBA CEO Kirsty Moore says, “IBA’s Performance Bond Trust has assisted First Nations contractors across the country to participate in a wide variety of contracts including mining, civil […]

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IBA Media Release: Collaboration to benefit Indigenous businesses

[…] a new target to more than double our lending to First Nations businesses and community organisations to at least $1 billion over the next three years.” IBA’s CEO Kirsty Moore leads the Commonwealth entity with a vision for a nation in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are economically independent and an integral […]

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