The Australian state of Victoria will be formally apologising to indigenous people for colonisation next month.

The symbolic action will be delivered by State Premier Jacinta Allan - acknowledging ongoing harm and injustices and land being taken without consent.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this comes after a first-nations Justice Commission report recommended 100 actions - and more changes will be made as a result.

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The Australian state of Victoria will be formally apologising to indigenous people for colonisation next month.
The symbolic action will be delivered by State Premier Jacinta Allan - acknowledging ongoing harm and injustices and land being taken without consent.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this comes after a first-nations Justice Commission report recommended 100 actions - and more changes will be made as a result.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Victoria issuing an apology for colonisation

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