Netball Australia will not be turning its back on a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal from mining giant Hancock Prospecting despite opposition from Indigenous squad member Donnell Wallam.
The cash-strapped organisation on Tuesday issued a statement reinforcing its support for the partnership, saying the four-year deal with billionaire Gina Rinehart's company, worth $15 million, underpins the Diamonds program.
The Australian team, which won Commonwealth Games gold this year, will compete in the World Cup in South Africa in 2023.
