Federation Enterprises
About Federation Enterprises
Federation Enterprises is an investment company wholly owned by the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations, established in 2013 to support the Federation’s work for Victorian Traditional Owner communities, and to enable broader Aboriginal economic development.
The purpose of Federation Enterprises is to grow investment benefits and returns in Aboriginal enterprises to empower and enable economic independence self-determination and recognition.
Federation Enterprises does this through application of capital and providing support for new and growing enterprises.
Alignment with the Federation’s vision
The Federation is an independent organisation with a long-term, transformative ambition to see Traditional Owners strong on Country, leading the social, political and economic landscape.
Government funding and short-term project-specific contracts aren’t enough to realise this goal. Instead, Federation Enterprises strategically creates or invests in dividend-paying businesses whose profits flow back into the Federation’s work for Traditional Owner communities.
Federation Enterprises’ values and that present its investments from competing with Victorian Traditional Owner communities or harming Country or community.
Join the Federation Enterprise Board
We’re seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people to be considered for appointment to the Federation Enterprises board of directors. Closing 18 September.
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Governance
Federation Enterprises is governed by an independent board of directors, who are appointed by the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations. Federation Enterprises is supported through the Federation’s staff.
Current investments
Federation Enterprises’ current investments are in construction and renewable energy.
Barpa Construction
Federation Enterprises owns a 51 per cent share in Barpa Construction – a joint venture with ICON Construction, which turns over $150 million annually from over 20 projects, with a 16 per cent First Nations employment rate.
Yurringa Energy
Federation Enterprises owns a five per cent share in Yurringa Energy – Australia’s first renewable energy retailer owned and led by First Nations people.
