Big W ditches in-store announcements that supported Indigenous voice to parliament

Discount chain, owned by Woolworths, says decision is due to feedback from staff and customers

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Big W has abandoned in-store announcements that expressed support for the Indigenous voice to parliament, citing responses from customers and staff.

The discount chain, owned by supermarket operator Woolworths, recently used an acknowledgment of country across its stores that affirmed support for the constitutional change to be voted on at an upcoming referendum.

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