In recent times, Sorry Days have become quite popular, delivered by representatives of both federal and state governments. Apologies have been offered to the stolen generation, the victims of child abuse in state care and adopted children and their parents, inter alia.
There are ceremonies, specially invited guests, lots of tears and all-round bonhomie tinged with sadness.
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