Thank you, Dr. Blackstock, for your continued and very frank advocacy on this issue.
There are a couple of things I want to probe. You wrote an article entitled “Reconciliation Means Not Saying Sorry Twice”. In it you write that reconciliation is not just about saying sorry, but about understanding the harm in a way that not only acknowledges the past but also leads to new awareness and commitment to avoid repeating the same mistakes in the future. Reconciliation requires that one not just say the right thing, but also does the right thing.
Reflecting on that, can you highlight some of the current issues?
We recognize the issue regarding the child welfare system. That's quite clear from the decision. What are some of the other issues that will probably give light to some of the challenges we face today, and maybe two or three issues that the government needs to address immediately?.