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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2020

    Dan Murphy's proposed Darwin store faces community backlash

    Public backlash

    Woolworths and its Dan Murphy's store proposal faced community opposition over a planned alcohol megastore near Aboriginal communities in Darwin. According to the article, more than 114,000 people had signed a petition opposing the store. Woolworths said on Thursday it would reconsider the location and described a proposed site farther from local Indigenous communities.

    Woolworths and its Dan Murphy’s store proposal faced community opposition over a planned alcohol megastore near Aboriginal communities in Darwin. The article reports that more than 114,000 people had signed a petition opposing the store. Woolworths said on Thursday it would reconsider the location and described a proposed site farther from local Indigenous communities.

    Company response

    • Clarification — Woolworths

      As the community backlash reached fever pitch, Woolworths on Thursday said it will reconsider the location of the store.

    Source excerpt

    • Woolworths is facing growing backlash as a long-fought battle to open an alcohol megastore near dry communities in the Northern Territory comes to a head.
    • The proposal was last year denied by the independent Liquor Commission on the grounds it would increase the risk of alcohol-related harm in nearby Aboriginal communities, the ABC reported.
    • It comes after more than 114,000 people have signed a Change.org petition in opposition to the Dan Murphy’s megastore in the area.
    Source

  2. 2020

    Woolworths announces review of Darwin Dan Murphy's proposal consultation

    Company response

    Woolworths announced a review of its stakeholder consultation process for a proposed Dan Murphy's outlet in Darwin and pledged not to begin work on the project until the review is complete. The announcement followed sustained criticism from Indigenous health groups concerned about potential harm to nearby dry communities.

    Stated objective. The review will examine stakeholder engagement, how concerns factored into decision-making, and best practice concerning the impact of alcohol sales on Indigenous people.

    Company response

    • Investigation — Woolworths

      Woolworths will examine its stakeholder consultation process linked to a new Dan Murphy's outlet in Darwin, and has pledged not to start work on the project until the review is complete.

    Source excerpt

    • Woolworths will examine its stakeholder consultation process linked to a new Dan Murphy's outlet in Darwin, and has pledged not to start work on the project until the review is complete.
    • The proposal for the Dan Murphy's — which would be the largest bottle shop in the Northern Territory — has drawn sustained criticism from Indigenous health groups concerned about its potential to harm three nearby dry communities.
    • Woolworths announces review into controversial bid for a Dan Murphy's outlet in Darwin
    Source