Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples

Who moved the motion to offer an apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples?

• The Clerk

• The Prime Minister

• The Speaker

• The Government

What is the purpose of the apology?

• To reflect on the past mistreatment of Indigenous peoples

• To acknowledge the oldest continuing cultures in human history

• To right the wrongs of the past and move forward

• To request healing of the nation

What is the apology specifically addressing?

• The removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families

• The mistreatment of Indigenous peoples throughout history

• The laws and policies of successive Parliaments and governments

• The pain, suffering, and hurt of the Stolen Generations

Who is the apology directed towards?

• The Indigenous peoples of Australia

• The Parliament of Australia

• The Stolen Generations

• The families left behind

What does the apology express sorrow for?

• The breaking up of families and communities

• The indignity and degradation inflicted on a proud people and culture

• The pain, suffering, and hurt of the Stolen Generations

• All of the above

What does the Parliament of Australia request in relation to the apology?

• That it be received in the spirit of healing

• That it be accepted by the Indigenous peoples

• That it be included in the history books

• That it be forgotten and forgiven

What does the future resolution of the Parliament aim to achieve?

• Closing the gap in life expectancy, educational achievement, and economic opportunity

• Creating new solutions to enduring problems

• Embracing mutual respect, resolve, and responsibility

• All of the above

What is the vision for the future of Australia?

• A future where all Australians are truly equal partners

• A future where old approaches have failed

• A future where Indigenous peoples have equal opportunities

• A future where the injustices of the past never happen again

What is the desired outcome for the next chapter in the history of Australia?

• Equal opportunities and equal stake for all Australians

• Improved life expectancy for Indigenous peoples

• Improved educational achievement for all Australians

• Improved economic opportunity for Indigenous peoples

What is the future based on according to the text?

• Mutual respect, mutual resolve, and mutual responsibility

• The determination of all Australians

• New solutions to enduring problems

• All of the above