Indigenous Businesses, Workers Should Be Held to Same Standards as the Rest of Society: Senator

CANBERRA, Australia—Liberal Party Senator Kerrynne Liddle says decision-makers must not shy away from holding Indigenous businesses to the same standards as others, urging transparency and accountability. Reflecting on her experiences, Liddle said, “When people say, ‘That’s cultural, you don’t need to ask those questions.’ My response is, ‘How did you determine that person is the right spokesperson?'” “You have to be prepared to ask the same tough questions that you would in any other business decision.” Liddle was addressing a panel at Mining Week in Canberra on Sept. 11. Kate Russell, CEO of Supply Nation, was on the same panel, and expanded on Liddle’s point, acknowledging the reluctance to ask tough questions....