2001: Australia- mistreatment of Aborigines

 

Australian Prime Minister John Howard says he is personally sorry for mistreatment of Aborigines but opposes a formal national apology because it could encourage claims for compensation.

To: 
Aboriginals
From: 
Australia
Year of Apology: 
2001
Footnote: 
“Australia: no apology to Aborigines.” New York Times. June 23, 2001.