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NATIONAL APOLOGY

to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, delivered a National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse on Monday 22 October 2018, at Parliament House in Canberra.

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The apology was televised live nationally and attended in person at the Great Hall  by approximately 800 survivors and supporters from around the country.

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National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse: About

JULIA GILLARD AC

27th Prime Minister of Australia

Ms. Gillard was responsible as Prime Minister in 2012 for the creation of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

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The commission examined the history of abuse in educational institutions, religious groups, sporting organisations, state institutions and youth organisations. The final report of the commission was made public in December 2017.

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National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse: About Me
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Ms Gillard was in attendance at the National Apology at Parliament House on 22 October 2018. A central element of the apology was a reception for survivors and supporters in the Great Hall, with speeches from Prime Minister Scott Morrison MP and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.


During proceedings, Ms Gillard received a spontaneous standing ovation from survivors and supporters as she entered the Great Hall. She was immediately invited to join the speakers on the main stage, where she made an impromptu speech. After the formalities, she greeted and comforted dozens of survivors.

National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse: About Me
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