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View all News Latest News Updates  ** BHP Billiton Announces Support for Recognise Campaign ------------------------------------------------------------ May 27, 2015 On todayâs commencement of National Reconciliation Week BHP Billiton CEO, Andrew Mackenzie, announced the Companyâs support for Constitutional Recognition and the âRecogniseâ campaign. Reflecting on historic step changes in formal recognition of the rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Mr Mackenzie said support for the âRecogniseâ movement was consistent with the values underpinning the relationships BHP Billiton seeks to have with Indigenous Australians. âOn this day in 1967, Australiaâs most successful referendum was held.

Over 90 per cent of the nation voted âYesâ to give the Federal Parliament the power to make laws in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and to allow for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to be included in the census.

Today I am proud to announce BHP Billitonâs support for the âRecogniseâ campaign to build public understanding of the Constitutional Recognition issue.â Mr Mackenzie said. âRecogniseâ joint campaign director Tanya Hosch welcomed the announcement and said she hoped it inspired others from every sector of society to think about how they could also signal their strong support and leadership. âWeâre extremely pleased that BHP is putting its weight behind the intention of the campaign,â Ms Hosch said. âFor them to add their voice to this, we hope it will encourage others to step forward proudly and join with them.â Mr Mackenzie said Indigenous Peoples were critical partners and stakeholders in many of BHP Billitonâs operations both within Australia and around the world. âMany of our operations are located on or near traditional Indigenous lands and the long-term nature of our operations allows us to establish long lasting relationships with the Indigenous communities in which we operate and those neighbouring our operations,â Mr Mackenzie said. âOur on-the-ground experience means we understand Indigenous Peoples often have profound and special connections to, and identification with, lands and waters which are tied to their physical, spiritual, cultural and economic wellbeing.  âThrough our engagement with Indigenous Peoples, we seek to contribute to their sustainable long term economic empowerment, social development needs and cultural well-being.â Read Andrew Mackenzieâs announcement of support for Constitutional Recognition here . Further information on BHP Billitonâs relationships with Indigenous Peoples can be found here . For additional information, please see our News Release .  Other News  ** South32 Demerger Implemented ------------------------------------------------------------ May 25, 2015  ** Retirement of Keith Rumble as Independent Non-Executive Director ------------------------------------------------------------ May 22, 2015  ** BHP Billiton Announces End of US Investigations ------------------------------------------------------------ May 20, 2015 Home Society www.bhpbilliton.com About Us People & Careers Businesses Investors & Media Contact Us
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