The opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has criticized Australian mining companies and other major corporations for donating to the ‘yes’ campaign in support of the Indigenous voice to parliament. Dutton accused these companies of lacking backbone and pandering to popularity. He expressed concerns about the unanswered questions surrounding the functioning of the proposed advisory body. Meanwhile, rallies promoting the ‘yes’ vote have attracted thousands of participants across Australian cities. A positive vote would establish a permanent advisory body with the power to make representations on behalf of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. Mining companies like BHP and Rio Tinto have joined the growing list of ‘yes’ supporters, although Dutton singled out Rio Tinto for its past harm to Indigenous culture and criticized their attempts to make amends after the fact. Dutton believes that corporate Australia should not involve itself in certain debates without considering the views of their workforce and the community. Rachel Perkins, the co-founder of the Yes23 campaign, dismissed polls showing a decline in the ‘yes’ vote, stating that conversations are happening across the country and the movement will continue to gain momentum. Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney urged Australians to support the referendum. The referendum is scheduled to take place between October and December.