Can Aboriginal-Owned Land Help Solve Australia’s Housing Crisis?
September 7, 2026
What if unlocking Aboriginal-owned land could help unlock Australia’s housing future?
On this episode of The Connector on host and Founder Belinda Coates sits down with Brendan Thomas, Co-Founder of NGNU, a project management advisory firm.
Brendan shares his perspective on what developers and investors need to understand about Aboriginal engagement and sacred land, what authentic partnerships can look like, and how Aboriginal-owned land could help address Australia’s housing challenges.
The conversation also explores First Nations ownership and decision-making, unlocking opportunities in NSW communities, and creating stronger pathways into trades, construction and the property industry.