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Companies undeterred by failure of the Voice referendum

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Big companies such as Westpac say the failure of the Voice referendum will not dissuade them from campaigning on social issues from Indigenous reconciliation to population and housing.

Following the rejection of the Voice in October last year, some business leaders said companies and boards should reconsider intervening in social and political issues, with the Coalition slamming big business including the Commonwealth Bank, Qantas and Woolworths for diverting millions from shareholders and customers to support the Yes campaign.

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Sally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com

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