News Corp launches latest Reconciliation Action Plan
News Corp Australia has launched its latest Reconciliation Action Plan, saying it is committed to journalism and storytelling to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievements and address ongoing challenges.
The plan, the company’s fifth RAP since 2011, includes specific measurable commitments across editorial, procurement and community investment.
In the past financial year the company spent $2.38 million in procurement with 11 Indigenous suppliers from Supply Nation and provided discounted print services worth $674,000 annually to an Indigenous publication.
The RAP cover art, Truth and Trust, was commissioned from Indigenous artist Jess Tedim.
Michael Miller, News Corp Australasia executive chairman, said the company’s reach of more than 18 million Australians monthly brought a unique responsibility.
Reconciliation a work in progress
“Storytelling is our core business — and we are committed to using fearless journalism and powerful campaigns to amplify diverse voices and shape a better, more equitable nation,” he told Adnews.
Penny Fowler, News Corp Australia community ambassador, said reconciliation remained a work in progress.
“We remain deeply committed to continuing to celebrate Indigenous Australia’s many achievements through all of our mastheads — from The Australian and news.com.au to Vogue Australia and Taste — while also shining a light on many long-standing challenges,” she said.
Karen Mundine, CEO of Reconciliation Australia, said News Corp Australia continued to be part of a strong network of more than 3,000 organisations that had transformed goodwill into action.
