Julia Gillard's Apology Of Forced Annoy

The shameful practice of forced adoption was enforced especially during the 1960s in which free love and drug culture was becoming increasingly popular. To this end, an apology was given to the people directly affected by this injustice in an effort to open a dialogue on the issue and acknowledge the pain and suffering caused as a result. Throughout the apology, Julia Gillard uses a variety of techniques to the convey the sincerity of the message and to successfully speak on behalf of the Australian people. Gillard continuously states, “…. we say sorry”, which uses utilises both repetition and inclusive language in order to not only emphasis on the seriousness of the issue, but to invoke sense of responsibility to the issue. Gillard also states,
“many of you still experience a constant struggle…” which in itself signifies that the effects of forced adoption are long lasting and leave memories forever embedded in the minds of those who endured the pain that was brought on by the practice, which then positions the reader to feel sympathetic to the victims of this miscarriage of justice. Moreover, Gillard not only acknowledges the damaging effects surrounding this issue, but offers an apology, “… in the hope that it will assist in healing”. With this, readers are confronted with the idea that the practice was so barbaric in nature, that it invokes a sense of outrage at the fact that this was an occurrence. While the 1960s may have been a time for revolution and liberation, it must not be forgotten that these abhorrent practices were in use and have as a result left behind a trail of victims still suffering the effects to this day.