The day has become an annual Council event to remember and commemorate the mistreatment of the Indigenous population.

The first National Sorry Day was held on May 26 1998, one year after the tabling of the report Bringing Them Home, which was an inquiry into the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.

Goulburn is regarded as an important meeting place for a number of Aboriginal groups, so Sorry Day has a special significance for this area.

“As a mark of respect Council will be commemorating this year’s National Sorry Day by flying the Aboriginal Flag at the Civic Centre on Tuesday May 26,” Mayor Geoff Kettle stated.

Councillor and Board Member of the Pejar Aboriginal Lands Council Alfie Walker said: “Goulburn Mulwaree Council is committed to strengthening relationships with our Aboriginal community and cultural identity, through ensuring we are a safe and culturally respectful organisation for our council, staff, stakeholders and wider community.”