Frank Brennan argues for small change to recognise Indigenous Australians

By Clare Colley
Updated July 9 2015 - 10:08am, first published July 3 2015 - 7:28pm
Frank Brennan with his book on constitutional reform - No Small Change: The Road to Recognition for Indigenous Australia. Photo: Jamila Toderas
Frank Brennan with his book on constitutional reform - No Small Change: The Road to Recognition for Indigenous Australia. Photo: Jamila Toderas

A referendum, with its simple yes/no premise, would appear to be a simple proposal to sell, but history tells us Australians are reluctant to change the status quo.