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Recommendation 11
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Accepted
We are encouraged by the Minister’s acceptance that the state had a role in historical...
Recommendation
We are encouraged by the Minister’s acceptance that the state had a role in historical forced adoptions. However, the Government must go further by acknowledging the central role that the state had during this time. (Conclusion, Paragraph 39)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts the recommendation, stating their apology recognised the state's central role in enabling harmful practices through funding and oversight. They commit to reflecting this acknowledgement in the public record and future support delivery.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 9 July 2026. No passage in that response could be matched to this recommendation. Read the response document ↗