On 16 March 2023, Garratt Publishing, Australian Jesuits, and Catholic Social Services Victoria hosted the virtual book launch of Frank Brennan's new book An Indigenous Voice to Parliament: Considering a Constituional Bridge.

During the launch Frank discussed his book and Q&A session followed. 

In An Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Frank – Catholic priest, lawyer, and academic – draws on his extensive experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to outline the difficult path travelled by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders that has led us to this decisive moment in Australian history.

An Indigenous Voice to Parliament outlines this long debate – much of which will not be found in the daily media discourse. Importantly, Frank proposes additional ideas for discussion and presents both the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ cases – enabling all Australians to be better informed before casting their vote.

An Indigenous Voice to Parliament is a topical and informed analysis of this current debate and is an ideal resource for those wanting to understand what an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament will actually mean.

Garratt Publishing was proud to work with Australian Jesuits and Catholic Social Services Victoria to bring this event to you.

EVENT RECORDING

AUTHOR

Frank Brennan

Frank is a Catholic priest, a human rights lawyer, and a member of the Jesuit Order. He has been a long-time advocate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights, commencing this public ministry as Adviser to the Queensland Catholic Bishops in 1982. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1995 for services to Aboriginal Australians, particularly as an advocate in the areas of law, social justice and reconciliation. He and Senator Patrick Dodson shared the inaugural Human Rights Award from the Australian Council for Overseas Aid. In 2015, he published No Small Change: The Road to Recognition for Indigenous Australia. He chaired the National Human Rights Consultation for the Rudd Government, was a member of the expert panel on religious freedom for the Turnbull Government, and a member of the Morrison Government’s Senior Advisory Group guiding the co-design process to develop an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.