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Aboriginal Procurement Policy to be extended
Feb 4, 2021
The McGowan Government has announced it will extend the Aboriginal Procurement Policy for another 3 years. So far the policy has exceeded all its targets and has been extremely successful. The policy will have updated targets for the next 3 years so it can include more opportunities for Aboriginal businesses. Aboriginal businesses have already been awarded 413 contracts worth $339 million under the policy. Currently under the policy 3% of all...
Procurement changes extended
Dec 11, 2020
In July, the Government announced changes to the way local Aboriginal owned businesses can win contracts with government agencies in 2020. These measures have now been extended and will be in place until May 31st 2021. These changes include: No need for a tender...
Record number of contracts awarded to Aboriginal businesses
Nov 10, 2020
As part of the government’s Aboriginal Procurement Policy, the McGowan government committed to award 2% of all government contracts to Aboriginal businesses. Yesterday it was announced that this target was nearly tripled, with 5.5% of government contracts being...
Get on Horizon Power’s Preferred Supplier List!
Aug 7, 2020
The WA state government have announced a $21 million recovery plan to be delivered by Horizon Power to provide renewable energy to the Kimberley. This package will create many job opportunities for local Aboriginal businesses in the region. Horizon Power wants to...
WAIPS improvements mean more work for local businesses
Nov 23, 2020
The McGowan Government has announced improvements to the Western Australian Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS). These changes aim to ensure more government contracts and funds are awarded to local WA businesses. The aim of WAIPS is to create more jobs and...
New training centre construction creates 1,000 jobs in Broome
Oct 16, 2020
The North Regional TAFE is building a new training centre in Broome. This centre will be designed by a Broome architectural firm, and building is set to begin in August 2021. The $10 million centre will create 1,000 new jobs. Keep an eye out for more updates on this...
Changes to Tender Contracts
Jul 27, 2020
Earlier this week the government announced some exciting changes to the way local Aboriginal owned businesses can win contracts with government agencies. So what are these changes? No need for a tender application if the contract is less than $250,000 (agencies can...
$27 billion in government contracts announced
Nov 20, 2020
Yesterday the McGowan Government announced its ‘Pipeline of Work’ initiative. This work plan outlines all the government’s upcoming infrastructure projects, for a total of $27 billion over the next four years. This will give Aboriginal businesses time to plan for...
Exciting new business on the Dampier Peninsula
Sep 21, 2020
About Bilingurr Transit One of the Kimberley’s newest businesses, Bilingurr Transit was established in 2020. Based in the Broome suburb of Bilingurr, the business takes its name from the location’s Indigenous area. It operates a modern 45 seat airconditioned bus,...
Business of the Month – Mercedes Cove
Jul 5, 2020
Mercedes Cove Exclusive Coastal Retreat Mercedes Cove is located on the National Heritage Listed Dampier Peninsula approximately 180 kilometres north of Broome and is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful break with your partner, family or friends. With a...