The Wesfarmers chairman attracted some criticism after he warned that foreign investment into Australia would be impacted by the Voice to Parliament failing.
The comments, made on the Future Generation 2Fold podcast, have been ridiculed with many insisting that Australia will remain a free and safe place for investment regardless of the referendum result.
Michael Chaney has drawn criticism after he warned that foreign investment could be driven away if Australia rejects the Voice to Parliament. Picture: Marie Nirme“We have suppliers who are Indigenous suppliers. Many of our customers are Indigenous people, whether it’s in Bunnings or Kmart and Target and so on.
Liberal MP Dan Tehan sought to dismiss the comments, insisting Australia is held in high regard on the international stage.“I am a former diplomat, and I can tell you Australia is held in the highest regard internationally.
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