The third meeting of the pilot First Nations Trade and Investment Advisory Group (pilot Advisory Group) was held virtually on 4 September 2025.
Chaired by the Ambassador for First Nations People, Mr Justin Mohamed, members exchanged views on Australia's trade and investment agenda with the Ambassador, Assistant Secretary, Ms Alison Airey and Austrade’s Head of Indigenous Engagement and Export, Ms Melanie Harris.
Members endorsed key priorities to support Chapter 17 of the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and other related elements of the agreement’s implementation, with entry-into-force expected later this year.
Members also discussed Australia’s First Nations international engagement agenda, including collaboration at upcoming events such as the World Indigenous Business Forum in Melbourne on 28-30 October 2025.
The next meeting is scheduled is expected to be held in November 2025 in Canberra.