Queensland Parliament Apology

A beautiful tea rose emblem pin was presented to each person who attended.
The tea rose symbolises, "I will remember always."
A nice and thoughtful memento.

Qld Apology 27th November 2012.

                                                    Trish and Marg.
Bunting displays the year of adoption and the number of adoptions for that year .
Total number of "known"Queensland adoptions, 35,766.
The bunting will be on display at Queensland's Parliament House for the next week.

Christmas Party Saturday 1st December 2012.

Our Christmas Party  will be held at;
 The Goldern Ox,
Oxley ave Margate.
11 45am onwards.
We are sorry for the late notice but with the Queensland Apology  for forced Adoptions ,on 27th November we have tried to keep the blog with to date with information as it became available.
Please phone Trish; 0417 077 159 for Bookings.
RSVP; 30st November 2012.
All welcome.

Press coverage regarding Queensland's Forced Adoption Apology

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/what-happened-was-wrong-forced-adoptee/story-fn3dxiwe-1226522194261

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/forced-adoption-victims-welcome-apology-20120823-24otn.html

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/qld-govt-to-apologise-for-forced-adoptions/story-e6frfku9-1226524327898

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/newman-to-apologise-over-forced-adoptions-20120823-24nk4.html

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/qld-govt-to-apologise-for-forced-adoptions/story-fn3dxiwe-1226524327898

http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/east/government-to-apologise-to-victims-of-forced-adoptions-including-holland-parks-trish-large/story-fn8m0sve-1226520172964

http://www.gympietimes.com.au/news/apology-soon-for-adoptees-queensland-government/1620901/

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/national/15342141/qld-forced-adoption-victims-to-get-apology/

27th November 2012 how to watch live broadcast.

If you would like to attend the apology, please register your interest by visiting www.communities.qld.gov.au or phoning 1800 647 983 (free call within Queensland).
As seating in the Public Gallery is very limited, guests will also be able to view the apology’s live streaming in a dedicated room in the Parliamentary Annexe.
The apology will be made at 12.30pm AEST and people unable to attend the apology can view a live broadcast online at  http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au

online invitation to Forced Adoption apology.

There seems to be some confusion about people receiving an invitation which states
1.00pm on it.  I have checked with the Dept and this invitation is for the reception
afterwards, not for the apology (which people will have rsvped to already).
Our thanks to Sue Kelly. (PASQ)

WILL THE APOLOGY TO BE GIVEN BY PREMIER NEWMAN BE A “TOKEN” APOLOGY?

On 23^rd August 2012, Premier Newman announced there would be an apology give for Forced Adoption Policies and Practices. Queensland is the last state to offer an apology.

On 9^th November 2012, a joint statement by Premier Newman and Minister Tracy Davis announced 27^th November 2012 would be the date of the Official State Apology for Forced Adoption Policies and Practices.

With only 12 working days to formulate and plan for this apology, Minister Tracy Davis has had meetings with ALAS and other “Key Stakeholders” to hear how the apology could be framed.
BY cob, 20^th November 2012, WITH 5 WORKING DAYS TO GO, ALAS has not had contact from Premier Newman’s office to have a meeting to discuss with us the content of this apology. ALAS has worked very hard to help obtain this historic apology.  
The Queensland Government has allowed 30 minutes to deliver apologies from all sides of the house.
Victoria’s apology lasted approximately 2 hours!
Tuesday 20^th November 2012, guests received their online invitations. The time listed on this invitation is, 1pmto 2pm.

The time for the speeches for the apologies in Parliament is 12.30pm and the refreshments is 1pm!

  Anyone who received this invitation will miss all the speeches!

With the short period of time given to all people affected by forced adoption throughout Queensland to organise transport and accommodation to attend this apology we ask;

DOES THE QUEENSLAND PREMIER WANT THIS DARK PERIOD OF QUEENSLAND’S HISTORY OF FORCED ADOPTIONS TO REMAIN SECRET?

The number of “known” adoptions for Queensland is, 35,766. This only covers the period from 1945 to 1980.

Apart from the advertisement in the Courier Mail on 10^th November 2012, there has been no media coverage  that we know of, of this forthcoming historic event, with the exception of the an article in the North Coast local newspaper and another small article in the Redcliffe and Bayside Herald which gave information on how to attend the apology. The closing date to attend was 19 th November 2012.

We know there will be full media coverage on the day but this will be too late to attend in person.

Will this apology show compassion,honesty and transparency?

 Margaret Oakhill-Hamilton.

Qld Parliament to apologise for forced adoptions

Queensland Parliament to apologise for forced adoptions

JOINT STATEMENT Premier The Honourable Campbell Newman Minister for Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services The Honourable Tracy Davis

Queensland Parliament to apologise for forced adoptions The Queensland Parliament will issue a formal apology to people affected by past forced adoption policies and practices in Queensland at Parliament House on Tuesday 27 November 2012. The historic apology will be made by Premier Campbell Newman, on behalf of the Parliament. Premier Newman said the policies and practices of forced adoptions by successive Governments were wrong and should never have occurred. “This is an extremely sad chapter in the State’s history, which has had profound and lifelong impacts for many mothers, fathers, sons, daughters and their families,” Mr Newman said. “While the past can never be changed, I sincerely hope that hearing the apology will help ease some of the pain of people who have been so deeply affected by this experience.” Minister for Communities Tracy Davis also said the apology would be a significant day for many people. “I have met with some of those who have been affected by these past policies and practices and it is important that as a community we come together to recognise the trauma and pain they experienced,” Ms Davis said. “We want to ensure Queenslanders are aware these practices occurred and that they are never repeated.” If you would like to attend the apology, please register your interest by visiting www.communities.qld.gov.au or phoning 1800 647 983 (free call within Queensland). As seating in the Public Gallery is very limited, guests will also be able to view the apology’s live streaming in a dedicated room in the Parliamentary Annexe. The apology will be made at 12.30pm AEST and people unable to attend the apology can view a live broadcast online at www.communities.qld.gov.au or www.parliament.qld.gov.au [ENDS] 9 November 2012 Media Contact: Minister Davis’ office 3235 4280

OUR NEXT MEETING 10TH NOVEMBER 2012.

Our next meeting will be held at the Seaview Hotel, 65 Pier Ave Shorncliffe.

Please attend this special meeting to discuss final preparations for our Queensland Forced Adoption Apology.
All welcome.
Time; 11:45am till 4 :30pm
Please confirm your attendance by 9th November.
Phone Trish; 0417 077 159.
or by Email; alasqld@alasqld.com