International Journal of Indigenous Business

Join our launch and symposium on 12 June 2025

The International Journal of Indigenous Business brings together voices from academia, community and industry to explore Indigenous business, governance and innovation.

Launch and Symposium

Hear about the journal at the launch and inaugural symposium, along with a yarning circle, paper presentations and keynote speakers.

The theme of our event and inaugural edition, ‘The Past to the Future’, reflects our commitment to honouring traditions and our Elders’ legacies to forge Indigenous innovation and provide insights in undertaking business.

Date: 12 June 2025
Location: UQ Brisbane City and online via Zoom

Lunch will be provided, with the opportunity to network with like-minded industry professionals over drinks and canapés. A full agenda will be released closer to the date.

Symposium registration costs:

Academic (in-person): $200.00 per person
Member of the Community (in-person): $100.00 per person
Online Participant: $40.00 per person.

Further details are available in the terms and conditions.

Keynote speakers

James Reynolds is a proud Gangalidda / Waanyi man and a University of Queensland Alumnus. He is Managing Director and CEO of Mirabou Group and Mirabou Energy, as well as being a member of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation ‘Rewiring the Nation Investment Advisory Committee’. James has over 25 years’ experience in energy markets, transmission and distribution networks, energy retailing, utility and market regulation, business execution and project delivery. His experience is diverse covering business and organisational leadership, governance, risk management, market and economic regulation and business operations in capital intensive high growth and rapidly changing environments.

Call for submissions

Closing date: 30 May 2025
Submit to: https://indigenous-journal.business.uq.edu.au/index.php/ijib/about/submissions

We invite submissions from academics, business leaders, community members and students who explore aspects of Indigenous business, organisation, economics, accounting, marketing and employment practices.

Submission guidelines

Only papers presented at the Symposium are eligible for publication. All submissions must have the first author as Indigenous.

Manuscripts should be between 5000-8000 words, accompanied by a 250-word abstract.

We encourage submissions that avoid extensive academic language and jargon to enable accessible readership.  Accepted papers will undergo a double-blind peer review process and will be published in the first edition of the International Journal of Indigenous Business.

About the International Journal of Indigenous Business

UQ Business School is proud to lead the first Indigenous business journal in Australia. The Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal. We also welcome short pieces from community and Industry.

The Journal aims to address the gap in Indigenous business research by providing a dedicated platform for Indigenous-led scholarship and dialogue.

Indigenous peoples have a long and rich history of trade, sustainability, innovation and governance, while being historically underrepresented in business theory and literature.

What makes Indigenous business unique is its deep-rooted connection to land, culture and community, serving as a vehicle for cultural preservation, economic self-determination and social empowerment.

Indigenous approaches to business are reflective of shared values, prioritising sustainability, reciprocity and collective well-being over profit. Understanding the foundations of Indigenous business is crucial to building a more inclusive and sustainable future for all peoples.

Our goal is to bring together voices from across Australia and globally to explore the rich history, traditions and contemporary practices of Indigenous business and organisations.

The Journal represents a significant step forward in advancing Indigenous business research and practice. By amplifying Indigenous voices and perspectives, we aim to contribute to the ongoing empowerment and holistic prosperity of Indigenous communities nationally and globally.