Organisational Submission26/11/24

Aboriginal Retail Australia

The Aboriginal Retail Australia Indigenous Corporation (ARAIC) is an Aboriginal led, non-profit organisation committed to enhancing the participation of Aboriginal businesses in the retail sector to drive economic development, equity, and social impact. Their submission outlines a range of challenges that Aboriginal retailers face in competing with non-Aboriginal businesses trading in the promotion of Aboriginal cultures, often at greater scale. They advocate for a range of initiatives to create meaningful change and more equitable outcomes for Aboriginal businesses and the community.

Topics: Economic prosperity

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