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The Advertiser
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Stolen generations survivors to receive redress
Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025. Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025. Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025. Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025.
West Australian
27-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Stolen generations survivors to receive redress
Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025.
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Stolen generations survivors to receive redress
Following years of campaigning, stolen generations survivors in one state will be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals from family and community. Survivors who were removed from their families in Western Australia before 1972 will be eligible for individual payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme, announced by the state government on Tuesday. The announcement follows National Sorry Day on Monday, which marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report to parliament in 1997. Redress for survivors was one of more than 50 recommendations in this landmark report. Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities under accepted government policies during a period spanning from the 1910s until the 1970s. "The WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme is a major step in the pursuit of reconciliation and healing," Premier Roger Cook said. The government said it would also work with Aboriginal organisations to support communications, scheme roll-out and planning for additional measures to assist the healing for survivors. Attorney-General Tony Buti said the announcement of redress is a recognition of the wrongs of the past. "It marks a significant step in recognising members of Western Australia's stolen generations by providing reparations for surviving members," he said. "We hope this support can contribute to healing for those impacted." With the announcement of WA's redress scheme, Queensland remains the only jurisdiction that does not offer reparations to survivors. WA's scheme is expected to open for registration in late 2025.
