Netball Australia stands by Hancock Prospecting sponsorship despite player backlash

Cash-strapped body says it is addressing Diamonds player's concerns over Gina Rinehart's mining company's record on Indigenous issues

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Netball Australia has said it is an absolute priority" to address and resolve any concerns raised by Diamonds player Donnell Wallam amid opposition to a new sponsorship partnership with Hancock Prospecting.

But the cash-strapped organisation will not turn its back on Gina Rinehart's mining company, and on Tuesday reinforced its support for the multimillion-dollar deal announced last month.

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