Australia Finally Apologised

Wednesday, 13 February 2008 was a happy day for many Aussies. The government, on behalf of the nation formally apologised to all indigenous Australians, especially those who were removed from their own communities by force. I wished to turn up at Federation Square to witness history in the making but I had to go to work. Nevertheless, I went to work with my head held high knowing that this newly elected government didn't let many of us down. Saying sorry will not instantly wipe out the problems in the outback but it is one important step for all Australians to work together for a better future. This long awaited formal acknowledgement of our ugly past will certainly help many people to move forward and truly start the healing process that has been ignored for so long.