SYDNEY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Qantas (QAN.AX) on Monday unveiled plans for some aircraft to carry special livery supporting recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Island people in Australia's constitution, stepping into the divisive debate on Indigenous rights.
Australians will vote in a landmark referendum later this year on whether they support altering the constitution to include a "Voice to Parliament", an Indigenous committee to advise parliament on matters affecting First Nations people.
Support for the proposal has been dipping in recent months, according to opinion polls.
The national carrier said livery featuring a 'Yes23' logo, asking Australians to vote Yes in the referendum, will be carried on three aircraft: a Qantas Boeing 737, a QantasLink Dash 8 Turboprop and a Jetstar Airbus A320.
In addition to the Yes livery, Qantas will support the Yes23 campaign teams with travel so they can engage with regional and remote Australians ahead of the referendum, the company said in a statement.
Persons:
Alan Joyce, Anthony Albanese, Praveen Menon, Lincoln
Organizations:
SYDNEY, Qantas, Torres Straits, Qantas Boeing, Jetstar Airbus, Nations, Thomson
Locations:
Australia