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Kevin Rudd

The Apology opened the opportunity for a new relationship based on mutual respect and mutual responsibility between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia. Because without mutual respect and mutual responsibility, the truth is we can achieve very little.

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Kevin Rudd is saying that the Apology created a chance for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to build a relationship where both sides respect and take responsibility for each other. He believes that without this shared respect and responsibility, it is very difficult to make real progress or solve problems.

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