I have read and understood your points . I agree that there are manifold issues that affect Indigenous Australians . I worked in Communities in the NT although this is not simply meant to an be anecdotal point and witnessed this first hand . My contention is that despite the issues suffered by Indigenous Australians , or , more so as well as these issues symbolism , language and representation are extremely important think the debate around the confederate flag in America . If a young Indigenous child can learn that a whole nation recognises and respects their history , and respects the way their culture and people want to be represented , then we grow as a nation . If this small step can be made with very little inconvenience to greater Australia the news 2016 nov 25 f r e m a n t l e movesaustraliadayeventsto 28 january ? CMPsoc 567 you were debating speaks to only two days change in date , then incrementally , empowerment and enlivenment can be achieved . It may take time , but I think small gestures like this will make a difference .