I begin, on behalf of the Australian Greens, by recognising the first Australians, the traditional owners, right across this great country of ours. I congratulate the Rudd government for yesterday's affording of the welcome to country and thank the Indigenous people for that welcome. I also thank the government for providing this important moment in our nation's history. The Greens wholeheartedly support this motion. Were it up to the Greens, we would have representatives of the Stolen Generations with us here on the central floor of this Senate to receive our apologies and to respond, because in human terms that is how apologies should be made and that is how they work best. For the full speech, please click on the link below.