Australia's top companies back Indigenous Voice as public support wavers

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Miners, banks, retailers and companies in other industries are emerging as powerful sources of support for a campaign to recognize the country's Indigenous people in the constitution.

Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill said in April that the Voice would be a "step forward in reconciliation". The company told Reuters it had invited Indigenous leaders to address employees about the proposal, a similar approach to other poll respondents.

Corporate backing for the Voice reflects an emphasis on environmental, social, and governance considerations, also evident in businesses' support for same-sex marriage in a 2017 plebiscite. emblazoning "Yes" on planes, the Australian Financial Review reported. The airline, which is not a top 30 company, supports the Voice but declined to comment on its plans.

 

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