John,

Tomorrow marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. 

Every year between May 27 and June 3 we take time to share our histories, cultures, achievements and, of course, contribute to reconciliation in Australia. 

Today, marks National Sorry Day – 23 years since the handing down of the Bringing Them Home Report. 

And this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Walk for Reconciliation across Sydney Harbour Bridge where hundreds of thousands of people joined to walk for reconciliation.  

In 2020 the journey continues. 

This year’s theme for National Reconciliation Week is ‘In this together’ and while that seems like a popular phrase at the moment, the reconciliation movement relies on individuals, organisations and communities coming together. That’s why we are asking you to join us during Reconciliation Week!

This year our support for the reconciliation movement will be very different due to coronavirus. 

We’re launching Labor’s Reconciliation Wall – it’s a place where you can add your name to say that you stand with Australia’s First Nations people and will help work towards a more reconciled Australia. 

At the end of the week your name will be part of a display of everyone who signed. Will you add your name?

In addition to that, Reconciliation Australia has a number of events and other ways that you can take part and contribute to reconciliation in Australia, you can find out more here.

We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation. Labor will always stand with Australia’s First Nations people and I hope that you will stand with us and take part in what’s set to be a great National Reconciliation Week.

Thanks,

Linda Burney
Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians

Anthony Albanese
Federal Labor Leader