NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy

The current Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) started on 1 January 2021 and aims to:

• support job opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• support growth in the capability and capacity of Aboriginal businesses by increasing Government procurement from Aboriginal businesses.

The policy mechanisms that support Aboriginal businesses and employment include:

• specific NSW Government agency spend and contract targets
• a minimum requirement for Aboriginal participation on all contracts valued $7.5 million and above
• recommending NSW Government agencies give first consideration to Aboriginal businesses for procurements up to $250,000, even if there is a mandated prequalification scheme or panel in place, and allowing them to procure directly from Aboriginal businesses up to $250,000.

In 2023, a review of the APP evaluated the APP’s effectiveness and explored potential improvements. The review synthesised the diversity of stakeholder views into proposed actions, providing recommendations to help better achieve the APP objective of growing NSW’s First Economy.

More information on the APP, the 2023 APP Review, and resources for buyers and suppliers can be found on buy.nsw.

The Aboriginal Procurement Policy team conduct annual Gather and Grow events to support the growth of the First Nations business sector by bringing stakeholders together to make connections and share information. More information can be found by searching buy.nsw.