Andrew Giles (Scullin, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Schools) Share this | Hansard source

It's past time that he apologises and sends a signal to our First Australians, because what we need from this government at every level is leadership. The statement and bipartisanship in the House of Representatives last week was important, but it must be a start. It was necessary but it is by no means sufficient. This parliament should be for all Australians. We've got to make it clear that modern Australia is a diverse and multicultural society—not a tolerant society but an inclusive one in which every Australian, regardless of their faith or background has every opportunity to fully participate. (Time expired)

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