Read the passage from the apology to the Aborigines issued in 2008 by the Australian government.

Question

"Let the parliament reflect for a moment on the following facts: that, between 1920 and 1970, between 10 and 30 per cent of Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their mothers and fathers; that, as a result, up to 50,000 children were forcibly taken from their families; that this was the product of the deliberate; calculated policies of the state ...

Answer 1

We reflect on these injustices and the pain and suffering they have caused. We acknowledge the deep and lasting trauma inflicted upon the stolen generations and their descendants. We offer our heartfelt apologies for the harm that has been done and pledge to work towards healing and reconciliation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognize that true justice requires more than words – it demands action, understanding, and a commitment to righting the wrongs of the past. Let us move forward together with respect, empathy, and a shared determination to create a better future for all Australians.