Invasion Day, Truth Telling, and Australia's History | Q&A

This episode was broadcast on Monday, 19 August 2019.
Does 'invasion day' rhetoric overshadow more important issues surrounding truth-telling and Australia's history?
Scott Cochrane asked: Out of 44 proposals that have gone to the Australia public in referendums 36 have been unsuccessful, including John Howard’s preamble proposition defeated in the 1999 referendum. History has shown that to be successful requires bilateral support from politicians and the non-political organisations who are seeking change, and more importantly than ever, the media. The use of the term “Invasion Day” to refer to Australia Day and some councils not celebrating Australia Day are viewed dimly by popular and conservative media, which whether you accept it or not, speaks to a large percentage of the Australian population. Should the path to reconciliation look to unite Australians instead of divide them?
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