The stolen generations know that, whether or not they can prove it in court, they were unjustly treated. They will not give in, because above all their struggle is for recognition. The more they are humiliated by the skills of the Government QCs, the more determined will be their struggle. The size of the reconciliation walks in capital cities suggests that many Australians believe that they are being treated unjustly. The articles about Australia carried by the international media during the Olympics frequently mention the need to overcome the legacy of misguided past policies towards Indigenous people.
Healing can come.
The fundamental need of the stolen generations is for a restoration of their dignity. After years of manipulation, whether well-meaning or not, they need to be treated as responsible members of the Australian community. The Government would ask the States and churches to contribute. The States have all apologised to the stolen generations, and could not refuse to contribute. A meeting of church leaders has already been held to discuss contributing to such a fund.