The Voice is on the agenda in boardrooms. Here’s what they’re thinking
Prominent Perth-based director and former WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt predicts many Australian companies will eventually back the Voice referendum, but many companies are still sitting on their hands.
Prominent Perth-based director and former WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt predicts many Australian companies will publicly back the Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum, despite a dearth of companies coming forward so far.
“All the organisations on whose boards I sit are considering this issue,” says Wyatt, who is a director of mining behemoth Rio Tinto oil and gas company Woodside, Australian Rules Football team West Coast Eagles and human services provider APM. “Most have, and will, take a position and advise their employees, suppliers and stakeholders.
Sally PattenBOSS editorSally 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
