First Nations Economic Partnership marks first year

First Nations Economic Partnership marks first year Scott Kimber Mon, 12/10/2026 - 12:36 This week marks the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the First Nations Economic Partnership, which is advancing reforms to strengthen First Nations economic participation, empowerment and shared prosperity. In its first year, the Economic Partnership has focused on ways to improve access to capital for First Nations organisations and projects, funding reforms for Prescribed Bodies Corporate, growing employment in the community-controlled sector and exploring First Nations led Economic Inclusion Zones. It is providing advice to Government on these issues to support local economic development, unlock opportunities and address barriers to participation. This builds on Government initiatives to boost First Nations economic participation, creating 6,000 jobs with real wages and conditions for people living in remote communities through the Remote Jobs and Economic Development program, and providing strategic grants for Prescribed Bodies Corporate to help unlock the economic potential of Native Title land. The Partnership brings Government and First Nations representatives from the Coalit

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