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Latest Research Publications

Explore the latest research, data, and insights that shape the future of First Nations economic development. At First Nations Economics, we are committed to providing in-depth analysis and evidence-based recommendations to drive positive change and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Research Collaboration: Supporting the economic participation of First Nations women

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Future Made in Australia: Community Benefit Principles Submission

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Indigenomics NOW!

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Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry: Australia’s Circular Economy

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Our Recent Submissions

At First Nations Economics, we actively contribute to government inquiries and policy consultations to ensure the economic aspirations of First Nations communities are represented. Our submissions are informed by expert analysis, lived experience, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Latest Annual Report

At First Nations Economics, we believe in transparency and accountability. Our annual reports provide detailed insights into our progress, key achievements, and the impact we have made in advancing the social, cultural, and economic aspirations of First Nations communities.

Gurminder Saro

Interim Chair

Associate Professor Rick Macourt is a proud, queer Gumbaynggirr man, lawyer, and economic specialist. He leads First Nations Economics as Managing Director of Strategy and Foundation and serves as Associate Dean of First Nations Strategy and Services at the University of Sydney.

With over 15 years of experience spanning government, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors, Rick is deeply committed to advancing the economic development of First Peoples. As the former Director of First Nations Expenditure and Outcomes at NSW Treasury, he spearheaded the state’s inaugural Indigenous expenditure reporting processes and established the groundbreaking First Nations budget process in 2021/22. Previously, Rick held an executive role at the Westpac Group, overseeing First Nations affairs, and has a rich history in government, monitoring, evaluation, and negotiation, with senior positions at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, City of Sydney, and Standards Australia.

Rick is a published author with Oxford University Press, a member of the First Nations Advisory Board of Siemens Australia, and a Non-Executive Director on the board of Barnardos Australia.