Opinion

Business has a legitimate stake in the Voice debate

When it comes to the Referendum on an Indigenous Voice, many businesses have strong views and they have a legitimate voice in this debate.

Tim Reed, Jennifer Westacott and Danny Gilbert

Aug 3, 2023 – 5.00am

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Like the vast majority of Australians, many in the business community want a respectful and civilised debate on the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the constitution through the Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum.

Many are taking a leadership position as boards or individual chief executives to express their support for the Voice. They are not telling their employees how to vote.

Tim Reed is the president of the Business Council of Australia.

Jennifer Westacott is chief executive of the Business Council of Australia.

Danny Gilbert is managing partner of Gilbert+Tobin and a director of the Business Council of Australia.