Daily Archives: August 25, 2025

Business From Defence Department to Rio Tinto, discover which organisations are partnering with Indigenous businesses to create lasting economic and social impact. What’s happening:Supply Nation has announced the winners of its 2025 Supplier Diversity Awards, recognising businesses, government agencies and individuals driving growth in Australia’s Indigenous business sector at a gala dinner following the nation’s largest Indigenous business event. Why this matters:Indigenous-owned businesses are generating $42.6 billion in social value for households, employees and families, proving that diverse procurement policies create measurable economic and cultural benefits beyond traditional business metrics. The winners were revealed at ICC Sydney on Thursday night, capping off Connect 2025: Beyond the Horizon, which attracted 280 Indigenous businesses exhibiting at the tradeshow and more than 4,000 participants from across Australia and overseas. Supply Nation Chief Executive Officer Kate Russell, a proud Awabakal woman, said the...