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The Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) is changing. The Australian Government has announced key changes to the IPP to strengthen the eligibility criteria, tackle ‘black cladding’, and increase Commonwealth procurement targets. The target for Commonwealth procurement from First Nations businesses will increase to 3% in 2025-2026, with incremental increases of 0.25% each year to reach 4% by 2029-2030. Additionally, from 1 July 2026, First Nations businesses must be at least 51% First Nations owned and controlled (or registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations) to access the IPP. These changes aim to ensure that the economic benefits of the IPP flow directly to First Nations people. For full details on the upcoming changes visit the National Indigenous Australian Agency website.

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions, including tailored information for Indigenous businesses, small businesses and supported employment providers.

Information for specific businesses

Understand initiatives the Australian Government has put in place to make it simpler for Australian Government buyers to purchase from your business, and answers to common queries.
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Understand initiatives the Australian Government has put in place to make it simpler for Australian Government buyers to purchase from your business, and answers to common queries.
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Understand initiatives the Australian Government has put in place to make it simpler for Australian Government buyers to purchase from your business, and answers to common queries.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Some questions to consider to give your tender response the best chance of success, including how to demonstrate that your response represents value for money.
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Some questions to consider when seeking feedback on your tender response in debriefing sessions, to help with development of more competitive responses in the future.
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Further information and responses to common queries around minimum requirements for participating in Australian Government procurement processes.
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Further information around common security requirements for participating in Australian Government procurement processes and supplying goods and services to the Australian Government.
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Further information around your obligations as a supplier when you enter into a contract to provide goods and services to the Australian Government.
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Further information and responses to common queries on using AusTender, the Australian Government’s procurement information system.
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Further information and responses to common queries on panel arrangements and ‘standing offers’, including what they are, and how your business might be appointed to a panel.
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The Department of Finance acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water and community.