2008 National Apology to the Stolen Generations
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
apology
parliamentary speech |
gptkbp:addressedTo |
gptkb:Indigenous_Australians
gptkb:Stolen_Generations |
gptkbp:broadcastOn |
national television
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gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Australia
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gptkbp:date |
13 February 2008
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gptkbp:deliveredBy |
gptkb:Kevin_Rudd
gptkb:Parliament_House,_Canberra |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2008 National Apology to the Stolen Generations
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gptkbp:language |
English
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gptkbp:notableQuote |
We apologise for the laws and policies of successive Parliaments and governments.
For the pain, suffering and hurt, we say sorry. |
gptkbp:precededBy |
gptkb:Bringing_Them_Home_report
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gptkbp:purpose |
acknowledgement of past wrongs
formal apology |
gptkbp:recipient |
Indigenous leaders
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gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Stolen_Generations
reconciliation in Australia Australian Indigenous history |
gptkbp:response |
widespread public support
emotional reactions |
gptkbp:significance |
historic reconciliation
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:From_Little_Things_Big_Things_Grow
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