The letter says Woolworths has “relentlessly” fought to build the Dan Murphy’s outlet despite strong community opposition and “in the full knowledge that this store will increase alcohol harm.” It says such behaviour is inconsistent with Woolworths’ commitments to, and their vision for, reconciliation.
Woolworths’ RAP says the company aims to build
“strong and lasting relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, based on principles of equal partnership, social justice and respect for past history in order to make a positive impact where it is needed most.”
Danila Dilba Aboriginal health service chief executive, Olga Havnen, says Woolworths’ actions over the last five years “have not even come close” to meeting those goals.