There's a real risk that everyone may lose from the referendum - Australia as a whole, the government, the Liberal Party and, most importantly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. No one should run away with the idea that a "no" vote will enhance Australia's reputation with its nearest neighbours in the Asia-Pacific region. Equally, if part at least of the motivation for the Liberal Party was to take the shine off the Prime Minister and the government, that is certainly happening.