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National Apology for Forced Adoptions (21 March 2013)

  • National Apology for Forced Adoptions

    National Apology for Forced Adoptions, 21 March 2013
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21 March 2013
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21 March 2013
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http://www.ag.gov.au/About/ForcedAdoptionsApology/Pages/default.aspx

On 21 March 2013, the Prime Minister Julia Gillard apologised on behalf of the Australian Government to people affected by forced adoption or removal policies and practices. The national apology was delivered in the Great Hall of Parliament House, Canberra.

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  • Olsson, Kristina, 'All the lost children', The Weekend Australian Magazine, 30-31 March 2013. Details

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People sit in the audience for the national apology to victims of forced adoptions
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People sit in the audience for the national apology to victims of forced adoptions
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Date
21 March 2013
Source
Australian Associated Press: Lukas Coch

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National Apology for Forced Adoptions
Title
National Apology for Forced Adoptions
Type
Document
Date
21 March 2013

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Prepared by: Naomi Parry