In 2025, we refreshed our First Nations strategy, marking an evolution in our firm's approach to working with First Nations businesses and communities and building prosperity together.
The five-year strategy was co-designed with more than 150 stakeholders including First Nations businesses, experts, our people, and clients. It focuses on First Nations self-determination, economic growth, and shared value and builds on our 15 years of commitment with a renewed focus on First Nations prosperity.
The strategy focuses on six strategic pillars:
Reconciliation demands continuous commitment and action. We are dedicated to promoting the principle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and ensuring that our efforts are aligned with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
There is still much work to be done. As we reflect on learnings to date and baseline our capability, we look to the future to identify initiatives and actions that will have impact for First Nations peoples and align with our business and firm strategy.
Reconciliation and First Nations impact remain integral to our strategic priorities, and we will keep working to create a more just and equitable society for all Australians.
The PwC & Murra Boost Initiative is a partnership between PwC and the Murra Alumni of the Melbourne Business School, whereby we provide $30,000 in skills and expertise to support a winning Indigenous Business to support a specific issue that will allow for future growth.
Acknowledging the importance and impact of connection, for this year only, Indigenous Business Month co-founders are not facilitating the national Indigenous Business Month awards competition. Instead, individuals and communities across the country are encouraged to award exposure to their local Indigenous businesses and experience the collective sense of pride that is generated when we gather, together.
To this effect, the Murra Boost Initiative is postponed until further notice.