In the years prior to the Redfern address, there had been little to no efforts made in the way of recognition to the Indigenous people of Australia. At the time, Australians were divided; there were those who supported reconciliation, and those who didn’t believe it was necessary. This divide is still prominent in today’s society, highlighted by Kevin Rudd’s Apology speech in 2006. What is very clear however, is that no matter how many people are against it, many more are for reconciliation. This is where it is possible to see the real issue. A great and moving speech was given, it acknowledges the past, and doesn’t sugar coat the wrong-doings. It highlights what most of Australia at the time was either unaware of or what they ignored. It should
