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What is the National Apology in the context of Australian history?
- An apology to New Zealand for the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior
- The formal apology made by the Australian government in 2008 to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly the Stolen Generations
- An apology to migrants affected by the White Australia Policy
- An apology made to veterans for poor treatment after World War II
Why this is the correct answer
On 13 February 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered a formal apology in Parliament to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly those who suffered as members of the Stolen Generations. This historic event acknowledged the profound harm caused by government policies that forcibly separated children from their families.