We are so fortunate, as Australians, to have among us the oldest continuing cultures in human history. Cultures that link our nation with deepest antiquity. We have Aboriginal rock art in the Kimberley that is as ancient as the great Palaeolithic cave paintings at Altamira and Lascaux in Europe.
Interpretation
This quote highlights Australia's rich and ancient Aboriginal cultures.
Kevin Rudd emphasizes the significance of Aboriginal cultures in Australia, which are among the oldest in the world. By comparing Aboriginal rock art to the famous Palaeolithic paintings in Europe, he underscores the deep historical roots and value of these cultures, reminding us of the importance of heritage and cultural identity.
In practice
In a speech about cultural awareness, this quote could illustrate the importance of preserving indigenous art.
We apologise for the laws and policies of successive parliaments and governments that have inflicted profound grief, suffering and loss on these our fellow Australians. We apologise especially for the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, their communities and their country.
As nations we should also commit afresh to righting past wrongs. In Australia we began this recently with the first Australians - the oldest continuing culture in human history. On behalf of the Australian Parliament, this year I offered an apology to indigenous Australians for the wrongs they had suffered in the past.
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