2008 National Apology to the Stolen Generations

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gptkb:apology
gptkbp:addressedTo gptkb:Indigenous_Australians
gptkb:Stolen_Generations
gptkbp:broadcastOn national television
gptkbp:country gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:date 13 February 2008
gptkbp:deliveredBy gptkb:Kevin_Rudd
gptkb:Parliament_House,_Canberra
gptkbp:language English
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
gptkbp:purpose acknowledgement of past wrongs
formal apology
gptkbp:recipient Indigenous leaders
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Stolen_Generations
reconciliation in Australia
Australian Indigenous history
gptkbp:response widespread public support
emotional reactions
gptkbp:significance historic reconciliation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:From_Little_Things_Big_Things_Grow
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
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