"Atlassian cofounders say ‘yes’ to Voice referendum on giving Indigenous Australians a say in Constitution", 17 July 2023

Atlassian cofounders and co-CEOs Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar have backed the Australian Indigenous Voice referendum, saying it will “move us closer to meaningful reconciliation” and a more equitable nation.

In a note to staff late last week, the pair said that “empowering First Nations communities is something we’ve always believed in and backed in various ways” and the referendum vote on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, set for later this year, is “an incredibly unique moment” for the nation.

“As a proud Australian company, we’ll be standing behind the YES vote,” they said.

“We want to be clear – we’re not telling people how to vote; that is a personal choice. But education is vital here – and we want every Atlassian in Australia to have access to information and forums for discussion, so you feel prepared and empowered to make your personal decision.”

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