
Naomi Anstess
Big Boss
Northern Territory Indigenous Business
Naomi Anstess is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leader and economic strategist committed to building powerful, independent Blak enterprise. As CEO of the Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network (NTIBN), she drives sector reform, national collaboration and unapologetic advocacy for Indigenous business rights. With deep experience across governance, policy and community-controlled organizations, Naomi has led structural transformation, forged high-impact industry partnerships and elevated Indigenous economic participation at state and national levels. Known for her direct leadership style and strategic clarity, she champions practical outcomes over rhetoric. Naomi is focused on shifting systems, strengthening institutions and ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses are visible, investable and unstoppable.
Sessions
Day 1
10:00
Panel: What do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people want from their Homes?
Moving beyond minimum compliance to deliver culturally anchored, high-performing housing assets
Designing scalable housing models that respond to the date of different clan structures and community needs
Ensuring developments create long-term economic participation and stability
Patricia Cotton, CEO, Aboriginal Sobriety Group Indigenous Corporation
Lisa Sampson, CEO, ACHIA NSW
Naomi Anstess, Big Boss, Northern Territory Indigenous Business
Leonie Harris, Manager of Community Housing, Aboriginal Housing Victoria
Luke Issacs, First People Partnership Lead, SEC Victoria
