Chairperson Evelyn Scott said that the Council believes the resolution is the most advanced commitment to reconciliation which any Federal Parliament has made so far. Clearly an unstoppable mood for reconciliation is sweeping the country - the politicians know this.
Reconciliation is back on the front pages.
Ms Scott said that achieving these goals would require commitment and action by all Australians of goodwill in communities, workplaces, institutions, peak bodies and other organisations. If we can achieve broad national agreement on a Document next year, and commitments by all Australians to an ongoing process to implement it, then we'll have good reason to celebrate the new century. Ms Scott said that Council is arranging discussions with State Premiers and Territory Chief Ministers about the National Strategies outlined in Council's Draft Document. We will also seek similar discussions with Opposition leaders in states and territories.