At its meeting on Tuesday 5 March 2024 Council considered a report including community feedback and adopted the Strategy. Council decided the following:

1. That Council adopt the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Procurement Strategy, with the addition of a note stating that Council will review the Strategy after one year with the view of assessing council’s progress in meeting the proposed target for procurement from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Suppliers or products and seeking to at least double the target each year in the next five years.
2. That as part of that review, Council undertake engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers to ensure that the procurement strategy is adequately servicing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses.
3. That Council specifically target the GreenWay project for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander procurement and identify opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers.
4. That Council hold training and awareness sessions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers and organisations regarding opportunities to work with Inner West Council and Council’s tender processes.