Government Apology
Questions
1. Why do you think the current government has chosen to apologise?
2. Describe how Indigenous people may have felt when the Prime Minister was apologising.
3. Why is it considered one of the most important speeches in Australian history?
4. It’s been described as an important part of the healing process. Discuss.
5. Do you think it’ll help the reconciliation process? Why or why not?
6. Should the Stolen Generations receive compensation?
7. The government has stated there will be no compensation fund. Discuss.
8. Is it ever too late to say sorry?
9. There was ‘bi-partisan’ support for the apology. What does this mean?
2. Describe how Indigenous people may have felt when the Prime Minister was apologising.
3. Why is it considered one of the most important speeches in Australian history?
4. It’s been described as an important part of the healing process. Discuss.
5. Do you think it’ll help the reconciliation process? Why or why not?
6. Should the Stolen Generations receive compensation?
7. The government has stated there will be no compensation fund. Discuss.
8. Is it ever too late to say sorry?
9. There was ‘bi-partisan’ support for the apology. What does this mean?