The epoch times

Qantas supports Corporate ‘Yes’ Campaign.

Airline Giant ⁣Qantas Supports ​Indigenous Voice to‍ Parliament Proposal

Airline giant Qantas ‌has made a significant move by joining the Australian “Yes” campaign‌ to support changes to ​the country’s Constitution. In ⁤a‌ show of solidarity, three ‌Qantas aircraft ​will proudly display the “Yes23” campaign logo, endorsing the Indigenous Voice to Parliament proposal. The logo will be featured⁤ on‍ a Qantas Boeing 737,‌ QantasLink Dash 8 turboprop, and a⁤ Jetstar Airbus A320 leading ​up to the upcoming October ⁢referendum.

The proposed referendum, backed⁣ by the federal Labor government, aims ⁣to⁢ establish an independent advisory body within Parliament‍ and include ⁢recognition for Indigenous people in the ⁣Constitution’s​ preamble. Qantas’ support for The Voice aligns with other major⁤ companies like Wesfarmers, Woolworths, and ⁢Rio⁤ Tinto, as well as 14 of the top ⁣20 ASX companies according to ‌a ⁣survey by the Australian Financial Review.

Qantas ‌Group ‍CEO Alan Joyce expressed his belief that a⁣ formal voice to the government would help address ⁢the gap‍ in areas such as health, education, ​and employment for First Nations people. He also ⁢encouraged​ people⁣ to learn more, listen to‍ First Nations⁢ voices, and make their own decisions.

Prime Minister Praises Qantas’ Support

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commended Qantas for their efforts ⁤towards reconciliation since the⁤ 1960s and praised their decision to⁣ support ⁢The Voice. He emphasized that by ​listening to Aboriginal and Torres Strait ‌Islander people on matters‍ that affect them, Australia​ can improve lives and promote reconciliation.

Other major​ companies, including Westpac and Coles, have also pledged their support for the Yes vote. Coles has even started printing the “Acknowledgement to Country” on⁤ customers’ sales receipts. However, Opposition ‍Leader Peter Dutton criticized these companies for using their financial contributions to gain popularity.

Coalition ‍Split on The Voice

While the ​Liberals and ‌National parties ⁤agree with Labor on​ recognizing Indigenous people in​ the Constitution, the Coalition opposes‍ the idea ‍of⁣ embedding a permanent Voice advisory body in Parliament. Peter‌ Dutton, however, supports a proposal for “legislated local and regional voices” if the referendum fails.

Despite differing‌ views within ⁤the Liberal ​Party,⁢ some members of the ‌Coalition have expressed ‌support for The Voice. New South Wales Opposition Liberal Leader Mark ​Speakman believes that the potential rewards outweigh‍ the potential risks⁤ and that Indigenous people are the most disadvantaged in⁢ the nation. On the other hand, ​Western Australia’s Opposition Liberal Leader Libby Mettam has changed ⁣her stance on The Voice after witnessing issues with ​the state’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act.

Concerns ⁣and Parallels

Conservatives have raised concerns about The Voice, drawing parallels between it ⁤and Western Australia’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act. Libby Mettam acknowledges the difference in legislation but criticizes the lack of details on⁣ the⁣ proposed laws. Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Price, an opponent of The Voice and​ “Welcome to Country” announcements, considers this referendum to be the most divisive in ⁤the nation’s‍ history.

Despite the controversy, Qantas’ ‍support for the ‌Yes campaign adds momentum to the ⁢Indigenous Voice to ‌Parliament​ proposal, ‍highlighting the ongoing discussions and debates surrounding ⁢constitutional reform ‍in Australia.


Read More From Original Article Here: Qantas Joins Corporate ‘Yes’ Campaign

" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

Related Articles

Sponsored Content
Back to top button
Available for Amazon Prime
Close

Adblock Detected

Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker