Ken Wyatt urges end to Indigenous Procurement Policy amid contract irregularities

Former Aboriginal affairs minister Ken Wyatt called for the termination of the Indigenous Procurement Policy if 'black cladding' schemes continue to undermine genuine Aboriginal businesses. Analysis showed that nearly 27 percent of all contract value was awarded to firms with unclear Indigenous ownership. Wyatt emphasized the need for greater scrutiny to protect legitimate Indigenous enterprises.

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