Reconciliation Requires Changes Of Heart And Spirit,

Three Years Ago The Government Announced The Creation Of Reconciliation Place, And Said That It Would Include A Memorial To Those Removed From Their Families. However, They Refused To Include Any Of Those Who Were Removed In The Design Of Their Own Memorial.

Sorry Day Falls On The Eve Of Reconciliation Week, Giving Us The Chance To Ask Whether We Are Making Progress In The Wider Challenge Of Reconciling Indigenous And Other Australians.

We Are Seeing Healing Among The Stolen Generations, And Initiatives Which Are Enabling Indigenous People To Make Their Distinctive Contribution To Our National Life.

We Are Lagging Far Behind Comparable Countries In Overcoming The Disadvantages Indigenous People Face.

Life Wasn't Meant To Be Easy.