Joyce has faced criticism for using Qantas to promote same-sex marriage – as well as Indigenous reconciliation and other causes – but he has defended the right of business to speak up on social issues.
“We are vocal on gender-equality issues, Indigenous issues and on LGBTI issues,” he told the AFR. “That’s what good businesses do. They’re part of society. They help promote societal changes. They help promote what’s good for our people.”