Gerry Matera

Gerard Matera is helping turn positive sentiment around Aboriginal reconciliation in the business community into genuine change through indigenous-owned building company Marawar.

Many small businesses are optimistic after the challenges of recent months, citing the state’s border bubble as a contributing factor.

Nyoongar company Marawar has been named National Registered Supplier of the Year at Supply Nation’s Supplier Diversity Awards.

The mining sector is the largest supporter of indigenous businesses in Australia, but the contribution of the big miners is highly variable.

Nyoongar traditional owner Gerard Matera says labour shortages prompted by a surge in building activity has put a spotlight on the training and development of an indigenous workforce.

Perth builder Gerry Matera has bought 50 per cent of M/Construction and merged it with his company Marawar to create WA’s largest Aboriginal construction business.

Aboriginal business Marawar Building Services has been named National Supplier of the Year at Supply Nation’s Supplier Diversity Awards for a second time.

Global engineering firm Wood has inked a partnership deal with Western Australian Aboriginal-led construction company Marawar, the most significant agreement of its kind for the two companies.

Civil West Construction, linked to MGroup’s construction arm Marawar, has entered voluntary administration this week.

Noongar entrepreneur Gerry Matera says a misalignment of ethics and values is the reason he walked from Aboriginal-owned construction company Marawar WA, which is now under administration.