Michelle Evans

When discussing the creativity and ingenuity of Indigenous people, we often talk about our deadly artists, sportspeople and Elders. But more and more, Indigenous business leaders are finding themselves in the spotlight.

Indigenous businesses generate about $16 billion a year in revenue and employ more than 116,000 people. But the contribution of these businesses to the Australian economy has long been underestimated.

Each year, Indigenous businesses bring in at least $4.9 billion; now first of its kind research reveals the extent of the economic power and diversity of this sector.