Why was the 2008 apology speech given to indigenous australians?

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd say sorry to all Indigenous Australians because:

• Some says it because of the "Bringing Them Home" report which is selling more copies than other report.
• Some also says its because John Howard is too coward to do it so Kevin Rudd has to do it.
• Many non-Indigenous Australians signed the Sorry book.
• Thousands of non-Indigenous Australians have attended the Sorry day commemorative events.
• Over one and half million Australians walked bridges in support of the Stolen Generations and Reconciliation

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Juday