Each jurisdiction has the ability to provide significant business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Islander people by leveraging the purchasing power of their procurement activity.
The table below outlines the procurement policies applicable to each jurisdiction, as at December 2025, with states and territories responsible for establishing and maintaining the framework for their respective policies.
The NIAA administers the Australian Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy, which aims to foster Indigenous entrepreneurship and business growth, stimulate economic development, and create greater opportunities for First Nations people to participate in the economy.
For any questions regarding state or territory procurement policies, please contact the relevant jurisdiction directly.
| Jurisdiction | Policy | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Government | Indigenous Procurement Policy | Indigenous Procurement Policy |
| Australian Capital Territory | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Procurement Policy | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Procurement Policy |
| New South Wales | Aboriginal Procurement Policy | Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) |
| Northern Territory | Aboriginal Procurement Policy | Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) |
| Queensland | Queensland Procurement Policy | Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 |
| South Australia | Aboriginal Economic Participation Strategy | Aboriginal Economic Participation Strategy |
| Tasmania | Nil | Nil |
| Victoria | Social Procurement Framework | Social Procurement Framework & guidance |
| Western Australia | Aboriginal Procurement Policy | Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) |