Corporate leaders say they were right to advocate for an Indigenous Voice to parliament and won’t resile from publicly supporting causes with the potential to make the country better,After heavy criticism for the role played by big business in the campaign for Indigenous constitutional recognition, Wesfarmers managing director Rob Scott toldWesfarmers boss Rob Scott says business was right to speak up for Indigenous advancement.
“The referendum outcome may be difficult for many and our immediate focus will be on supporting our team members, particularly our almost 4000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team members,” Mr Scott said. described herself as “profoundly saddened” by the referendum’s defeat, calling the Voice “a modest ask, elegantly put”.“I have long felt ashamed at the disadvantage experienced by Indigenous Australians. I will always speak up for my values and beliefs and where issues intersect with them I will have no hesitation.