This week Q+A is heading to North-East Arnhem Land for a special episode from the Garma Festival, Australia’s largest Indigenous cultural gathering. Australia is at a pivotal moment in its history, as the nation decides together whether Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be recognised within the Constitution and heard through a Voice to Parliament.
 
The festival’s theme this year is “djambatj”, meaning a perfect moment in time when the balance of the world is in order. It’s a vision that organisers say was embodied by Garma’s former chairman Yunupingu, who will be honoured and remembered at this year’s event.
 
After a bruising week in parliament and with polls showing that the referendum is facing a challenge to succeed, the PM is facing a battle ahead as polling day approaches. Festival chair Djawa Yunupingu says now is a moment in time that offers the promise of a new world. “One way or another, the nation will change,” he says. What will Australia look like after the crucial vote?
 
Presented by guest host Dan Bourchier, Q+A will speak to Indigenous leaders and discuss issues facing their community and will feature a music performance by King Stingray.
 
Q+A at Garma, Monday August 7 at 9.35pm AEST.
 
Joining Dan Bourchier at Garma:  
     
Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians & Indigenous Health
Marcia Langton, Professor of Australian Indigenous Studies
Merrki Ganambarr-Stubbs, Yolŋu Elder and Co-principal of Yirrkala Community School 
Ben Abbatangelo, Gunaikurnai and Wotjobaluk journalist & writer
Taylah Gray, Proud Wiradjuri woman and lawyer

Each week, Q+A selects our top question to highlight in the newsletter. Scroll down to watch Monday's toughest question, asked by Josie Gregory-Walker, who asked about the fairness of junior pay rates.
 
Watch Q+A Monday at 9.35pm AEST on ABC TV, or stream it on ABC iview.