The Wire

Tasmanian Premier Paul Lennon was returned to power on Saturday, and has said this week he believes the island state can “once and for all fulfil the desires of Tasmanian Aboriginal people” on the issue of financial compensation and a formal apology to Tasmanian members of the stolen generations. The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre’s Michael Mansell says the Premier’s stance creates a challenge for other state leaders. While Tasmanian Stolen Generations advocate Annette Peardon says it’s important to continue raising awareness about the stolen generations.