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To break the poverty cycle, Indigenous people need access to capital that builds wealth. Because of the colonisation of Indigenous nations, First People have been denied access to capital markets and have had limited access to banking services over centuries.

Australia's first bank, the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac), opened in Sydney in 1817. The financial system has profited from genocide and disadvantage for too long. It's time banks put their money where their mouth is and commit to a 3% Pledge to help close the disparity gaps through investments and lending services.

3% Pledge (Impact ...

To break the poverty cycle, Indigenous people need access to capital that builds wealth. Because of the colonisation of Indigenous nations, First People have been denied access to capital markets and have had limited access to banking services over centuries.

Australia's first bank, the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac), opened in Sydney in 1817. The financial system has profited from genocide and disadvantage for too long. It's time banks put their money where their mouth is and commit to a 3% Pledge to help close the disparity gaps through investments and lending services.

3% Pledge (Impact Measurement): click here.

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By taking 2 minutes to call the Ministers' offices.

The Hon. Katy Gallagher MP (Minister for Finance)

Ph: (02) 6230 0411

The Hon. Linda Burney MP (Minister for Indigenous Australians)

Ph: (02) 9587 1555

Here are some brief talking points:

State your name.

  • The majority of national Close the Gap targets are far from being met.
  • Australia's major banks are the world's most profitable.
  • Big banks receive special treatment from big government and the Reserve Bank of Australia, so they have a greater social responsibility.

Other opportunities to support:

  • Contact the Minister for Finance & Indigenous Australians - here.
  • Selfie Wall - here.
  • Tweet the Minister of Finance - here.
  • Tweet the Minister of Indigenous Australians - here.
  • Tweet Commonwealth Bank - here.
  • Tweet Westpac - here.
  • Tweet ANZ - here.
  • Tweet NAB - here.
  • Tweet Macquarie - here.

 

 

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