Ownership and control of land and In 2015, native had been determined business can provide a range of social to exist in 28 per cent of Australia (up and economic benefits, including from 5 per cent in 2004) and registered increased income and employment. Indigenous Land Use Agreements covered 28 per cent of Australia.  Indigenous Land Corporation data show that, in February 2016, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians collectively owned or controlled 16 per cent of land in Australia, with most of this land (98 per cent) in very remote areas. In 201415, 10 per cent of employed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults were selfemployed an increase – from 6 per cent in 2011–13. The different forms of reported land tenure overlap and cannot be added together. Things that work Indigenous Landholder Services (WA) is a promising program that focuses on technical support, governance development and business management mentoring, to increase economic benefits to Aboriginal pastoral and agricultural producers. In 201415, the ILS contributed to improved land management practices for 44 properties and increased annual income for 12 properties (see box 9.2.3 in main report for further detail). The national Supply Nation program assists Indigenous businesses with Certified Supplier status to enter into commercial relationships with large corporations and agencies. A postimplementation review of its predecessor program found that the concept was achieving success. Supply Nation currently works with around 1030 registered Indigenous suppliers (see box 9.2.4 in main report for further detail). The national Indigenous Procurement Policy commenced on 1 July 2015, with the aim of stimulating Indigenous entrepreneurship and business development. In the first 11 months, the Government awarded 1070 contracts with a total value of $229 million to 284 Indigenous businesses. This compares to $6.2 million in 201213. (see box 9.2.4 in main report for further detail). 9.3 Home ownership Home ownership, although not an The proportion of Aboriginal and Torres aspiration of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults living in a home Strait Islander Australians, is an owned or being purchased by a member important indicator of wealth and of their household increased from 21 per  saving. Home ownership also provides cent in 1994 to 27 per cent in 2002, and security of tenure and allows control has remained at a similar level since over living arrangements. (29 per cent in 201415). The proportion for nonIndigenous Australians decreased from 74 to 69 per cent between 2002 and 201415 (earlier data are not available).
Ownership and control of land and business can provide a range of social and economic benefits, including increased income and employment.  In 2015, native had been determined to exist in 28 per cent of Australia (up from 5 per cent in 2004) and registered Indigenous Land Use Agreements covered 28 per cent of Australia. Indigenous Land Corporation data show that, in February 2016, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians collectively owned or controlled 16 per cent of land in Australia, with most of this land (98 per cent) in very remote areas. In 201415, 10 per cent of employed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults were selfemployed – an increase from 6 per cent in 2011–13. The different forms of reported land tenure overlap and cannot be added together. Things that work Indigenous Landholder Services (WA) is a promising program that focuses on technical support, governance development and business management mentoring, to increase economic benefits to Aboriginal pastoral and agricultural producers. In 201415, the ILS contributed to improved land management practices for 44 properties and increased annual income for 12 properties (see box 9.2.3 in main report for further detail). The national Supply Nation program assists Indigenous businesses with Certified Supplier status to enter into commercial relationships with large corporations and agencies. A postimplementation review of its predecessor program found that the concept was achieving success. Supply Nation currently works with around 1030 registered Indigenous suppliers (see box 9.2.4 in main report for further detail). The national Indigenous Procurement Policy commenced on 1 July 2015, with the aim of stimulating Indigenous entrepreneurship and business development. In the first 11 months, the Government awarded 1070 contracts with a total value of $229 million to 284 Indigenous businesses. This compares to $6.2 million in 201213. (see box 9.2.4 in main report for further detail). 9.3 Home ownership Home ownership, although not an aspiration of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, is an important indicator of wealth and saving. Home ownership also provides security of tenure and allows control over living arrangements.  The proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults living in a home owned or being purchased by a member of their household increased from 21 per cent in 1994 to 27 per cent in 2002, and has remained at a similar level since (29 per cent in 201415). The proportion for nonIndigenous Australians decreased from 74 to 69 per cent between 2002 and 201415 (earlier data are not available).
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