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Hats for Humanity founder Susan Russell and Stolen Generations survivor Marlene Lord at the Sorry Day Stolen Generations Community Gathering in Sydney, May 25 2025. Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP

30 years ago Australia confronted its Stolen Generation past – then the Howard government blew it

The landmark Bringing them Home inquiry was a chance to come to terms with the past. But the key recommendations of apology and compensation were rejected.
Children display banners at the Redfern Community Centre after watching the live telecast of the formal Apology to the Stolen Generations. Wikimedia

Stolen Generation redress scheme won’t reach everyone affected by the policies that separated families

Recently, the Commonwealth government created a redress scheme to compensate Stolen Generations survivors. But more needs to be done to address the trauma.

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