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Corporate political activism undermines democracy
Progressive Australians may cheer the do-good business leader when they agree with the desired outcome. But what if corporations choose to champion causes we abhor?
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Australian companies are not only banning their staff from politics in the office, but also taking political actions in their name.
Progressive Australians may applaud the good intentions, and the media may cheer the do-good business leader, but we set a dangerous precedent when we allow corporations to take over the proper rights and duties of citizens.
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