Government apology to abuse in state care survivors w/ The University of Auckland’s Stephen Winter: 11 November, 2024

The Government will issue its apology to survivors of abuse in state care and faith based institutions tomorrow. 

The apology has been a long time coming and is set to be a monumental day for survivors. The apology is taking place in Parliament, and with spaces being limited, a huge number of survivors won’t be able to watch it in person, instead entering a lottery to gain a space in Parliament. 

The remaining survivors will be watching via livestream in multiple locations. 

Beyond the apology the government is also yet to layout what its redress and compensation plans will include despite recommendations being made in the royal commission of inquiry into abuse in state care report. 

Producer Evie spoke to the University of Auckland’s Stephen Winter about the apology and what to expect from the government next.