CANBERRA – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday marked the 13th anniversary of an official government apology to the country’s indigenous population for historic mistreatment.
Morrison said past actions, including the removal of more than 100,000 aboriginal children from their families and communities should be acknowledged.
“In acknowledging that fact, I repeat the words of my predecessor, I am sorry,” Morrison told Australia’s parliament.
The government in previous years marked the day with an annual update on its long-running “Closing the Gap” program which aims to improve the lives of the indigenous population.
After more than a decade of failing to meet targets such as improving life expectancy, education, and health standards, the government last year overhauled the program and put indigenous leaders at the heart of decision making.(Reuters)
