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Photographs of the National Apology

Photographs

Sorry, the first step

Creating "Sorry, the First Step" sign on the lawns outside Parliament House, Canberra, 11 February 2008.

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Parliamanet House

Parliament House, Canberra, 11 February 2008.

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Flags outside Old Parliament house

Aboriginal banners outside Old Parliament House, Canberra, 11 February 2008.

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Outside Parliament House

Indigenous Australians gather outside Old Parliament House, Canberra, 11 February 2008.

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National Apology Gathering

Crowds gather for the National Apology, Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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Aboriginal Flags

The Aboriginal flag flying at the National Apology, Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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DFAT Staff Members

L-R: DFAT staff members Leilani Bin-Juda and Dennis O'Brien; National Museum of Australia Curator Amanda Reynolds; and DFAT staff member Vanda Dei-Tos at Parliament House for the National Apology, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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Watching Apology Live

Watching the apology live, Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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National Apology

Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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Kids at National Apology

School children commemorate the National Apology, Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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Ceremony

Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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Crowds gathered at National Apology

Crowds gathered at Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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National Apology

Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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Young women

Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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Old women

Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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Indigenous Dancer

Indigenous dancers, Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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Performers

Performers, Canberra, 13 February 2008.

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Last Updated: 14 January 2013
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