Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Minister for Indigenous Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

The government recognises that working with Indigenous Australians is the best approach to deliver long-term change that we need for our First Australians. Under the Prime Minister's leadership, we are working in partnership with communities. In the senator's home state of Western Australia, I can report there are some outstanding examples of the outcomes the Turnbull government has delivered.

As I have said, through Indigenous procurement policy businesses have won over $200 million worth of contracts, including some great examples in Western Australia. Kulbardi, based in Perth, has won $160,000 in contracts to provide furniture and office equipment. Pindari Building Solutions, out in the Pilbara, has won almost $600,000 in contracts. For the first time, the government had allocated funding direct to native title holders to ensure Indigenous landowners have the opportunity to maximise the benefit coming from owning their own land. In the Kimberley, we are supporting the Gooniyandi to consider opportunities for commercial development, including in the cattle industry—a great opportunity for communities to work with government to deliver better outcomes for Indigenous people. (Time expired)