[Greens-Media] Greens move for Stolen Generations compensations lost in Senate

[Bennett, Ebony (Sen B. Brown)]

Wednesday, 13 February 2008

Greens move for Stolen Generations compensations lost in Senate

Greens Leader Bob Brown's move to amend today's Sorry motion by adding a
commitment to offer, "just compensation to all those who suffered loss"
was lost when the government, opposition, Democrats and Family First all
voted against it.

"This was a timely move to ensure that proper compensation flows from
this great symbolic Sorry Day in Australian history.  The government's
policy to refuse compensation is wrong.  As time passes, it means that
many more of the Stolen Generations will die without due recompense for
the harm done," Senator Brown said.

For further information:  Ebony Bennett 0409 164 603




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