The Apology

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:11 pm

Feel The Same As You Fuzzy, Would Love To Be In Canberra Now But Will Be Stuck To The Tv At 9am:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:34 pm

We could change some of the words in that speech here in the States..........for the Native American peoples.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:29 pm

fuzzy butt;775452 wrote: Seven minutes to go .

i'm so excited!!!!!

I wonder if the british news will cross live over to it? hmmmmmmmmmm

Missed it live but saw the later (brief) report

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:08 pm

fuzzy butt;775501 wrote: It's not on youtube yet but the AGe has the actual apology itself on video

http://www.theage.com.au/

Very impressive it was too - far more so than the BBC's attempt to give it "balanced coverage".

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:00 pm

Wonderful!

What was the aboriginal reaction?

Bored_Wombat · Post by **Bored_Wombat** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:52 pm

The day is also marred by some normal Australianism:

Liberal MP, Chris Pearce, read during the motion and the speeches, refusing to get to his feet for several standing ovations.

He stood begrudgingly only when MPs were asked to vote on the motion.

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Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson also rose to speak "strongly" in favour of the apology but his words were marred by jeers and claps from members of the audience outside the chamber, and a boycott by some Liberal MPs.

After loudly reciting the Lordâ€™s Prayer, WA Liberal Wilson Tuckey walked out of the chamber before the apology speeches, and fellow WA Liberal Don Randall was also reported absent.

Some in the outside audience yelled "shame" or turned their backs during Dr Nelson's address, while in Perth, a live broadcast on the city's esplanade was unplugged when the crowd of about 1000 also began jeering.

(MP reads magazine during apology speech)

Still a definite step forward towards the 20th century for Australia.

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:25 pm

We watched it in our classes today.

At 11am the whole school went to the Aboriginal flag raising ceremony at the front of the school.

Local Aboriginal people where there to witness this,the school than sang the National Athem.

It was time.

It felt good.:-4:-4:-6

Haven't had time to watch any feedback as yet,I am sure there will be some tonight.

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:27 pm

fuzzy butt;775623 wrote: I was just on another site and was gobsmacked by what was being said.

saddens me.

I should put here what I've written there. Listening to the debate on ABC victoria now and it's a bit eery hearing the government and opposition agree for once.

Just for the other Australians here .............did you know that 800 doctors /specialists volunteered their services for that latest crisis in the NT all were knocked back.

WTF?

Makes you wonder doesn't it

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:36 am

We have to thank Kevin Rudd, because without him being our Prime Minister I doubt that the word SORRY would of ever been said.

Bored_Wombat · Post by **Bored_Wombat** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:06 am

We have to thank Kevin Rudd, because without him being our Prime Minister I doubt that the word SORRY would of ever been said.

He's certainly a lot cuddlier than what we've had in the recent past.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:27 am

Accountable;775606 wrote: Wonderful!

What was the aboriginal reaction?

Was there a response from the indigenous peoples? I read according to Parlimentary rules, that was not permissible. (but I think that link was dated a day before the Apology) This is an intriquing topic, and I have trouble pulling up the links not knowing exactly what to look for. Fuzzy, was there a response from them?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:32 pm

Thank you fuzzy.

magentaflame · Post by **magentaflame** » Thu May 25, 2017 6:11 pm

50 year anniversary of the Yes vote referendom to recognise aboriginals as human beings rather than 'flaura and fauna. 96% of Australians voted Yes. This happened a couple of years before i was born but never taught about such a historic event in Australian history.

Today children are not only taught about the truth of indigenous history but language as well. Big turn around in my lifetime, although there have been many stepbacks due to conservative politicians.

One thing i didnt know though were the pockets of the country that voted No. Basically highly conservative/country national towns who rebuked the the premise that they would have to pay aboriginals award wages. And spat blood when land rights were suggested. But thanks to Gough Whitlam and the Mabo decision things began moving.

And ill admit getting a back hander from my dad when i was a child because of 'talking back' when taking an opposing position about land rights....all i said was...."but its theres' isnt it"? Well he's dead now and life and events go on.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue May 30, 2017 8:14 am

I wish this country would get on board with our "dirty little secret". Our Aboriginal peoples are all but swept under the rug and if you are a female you are stomped upon whilst under the rug. So appalling!!