Controversy surrounding Australia's national flag | 60 Minutes Australia

In recent history, the Australian flag has been at the centre of heated debate on whether the country should change its national symbol. This 2010 story looks into the history of the flag and how Australians have either embraced or rejected what it represents. ► WATCH Full Episodes on 9NOW: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 ► Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Synopsis | The Great Flag Debate (2010) Ray Martin is putting it right out there, he thinks' it's time we changed the Australian flag. Maybe you consider it disrespectful to say such a thing in a story airing on Anzac Day. But consider this. The reason our men and women fought, and in too many cases gave their lives, was to safeguard Australia's lifestyle and freedoms. And one of those freedoms is the right to have an opinion. When word got out that 60 Minutes was re-opening the flag debate, we were inundated with hate mail. And Ray copped some personal abuse, as well. People are that passionate about the issue - on both sides. MORE VIDEOS like this one ►    • Australia divided: after the Cronulla riot...   ►    • What makes an Australian? | 60 Minutes Aus...   ►    • Pauline Hanson infamous 1996 interview | 6...   FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia ► WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: https://www.60minutes.com.au ► Facebook:   / 60minutes9   ► Twitter:   / 60mins   ► Instagram:   / 60minutes9   ABOUT 60 Minutes Australia For over forty years, 60 Minutes Australia have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Nick McKenzie and Amelia Adams look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes Australia. #60MinutesAustralia