Leadership
National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutionalised Child Sexual Abuse
22 October 2018
Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologises on behalf of the nation.
On behalf of the Australian Government and all Australians, Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised to the victims and survivors, their families, supporters and all those affected by institutional abuse. It recognised the immense hurt and trauma suffered by Australians.
The Apology was developed by an independent, survivor-focused group in collaboration with communities around Australia. It acknowledged the failures by governments, faith-based organisation and community groups to keep children safe.
The National Apology was part of the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutionalised Child Sexual Abuse, 22 October 2018
DPS AUSPIC/ David Foote
National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutionalised Child Sexual Abuse, 22 October 2018
DPS AUSPIC/ David Foote
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the House of Representatives shaking hands with invited guests before delivering the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutionalised Child Sexual Abuse on 22 October 2018.
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