Top Philanthropists Say Yes with $17m to Support Voice Campaign

By Aboriginal Voice Exposed

“A group of Australia’s richest philanthropists and family foundations have pledged $17 million to support the campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, as the Yes and No camps sharpen their plans of attack ahead of the referendum.

More than 20 philanthropists including the Besen Foundation, Jo Horgan’s Mecca M Power, the Nelson Meers Foundation, the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, Geoff Ainsworth’s Oranges and Sardines, the Snow Foundation and The Myer Foundation have signed the pledge..

Sports including the AFL, NRL, cricket, netball and rugby will join the Yes campaign mid-year, with plans for a co-ordinated campaign highlighting Indigenous stars peaking in finals season, weeks from voting day. Sydney Swans dual premiership player and Brownlow medallist Adam Goodes will play a leading role.

Philanthropists have historically been reluctant to fund campaigns which could be seen as political. But the 2017 plebiscite for same-sex marriage changed that, with several established players in the sector helping fund that yes vote.

The Snow Foundation’s Georgina Byron said her foundation has become known for its early commitment to marriage equality, led by her brother Tom Snow. The Snow Foundation is among those who’ve pledged to help fund the Yes campaign for the Voice.”