In Australia, Aboriginal leaders are calling for a new commission on resolving indigenous issues following Wednesday’s historic apology from the Australian government. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologized for the historic mistreatment of Aborigines in a speech before parliament.

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd: “We reflect on their past mistreatment. We reflect, in particular, on the mistreatment of those who were stolen generations, this blemished chapter in our national history. The time has now come for the nation to turn a new page, a new page in Australia’s history by righting the wrongs of the past and so moving forward with confidence to the future… On behalf of the government of Australia, I am sorry. On behalf of the parliament of Australia, I am sorry.”

The apology had been the first item of business for Rudd’s new government. As many as one in three aboriginal children were taken from their families between 1910 and 1970.