How did the compensation fund work in Tasmania?
The Tasmanian Government has provided a $5 million compensation fund for members of the stolen generations and their families. The commitment to establish the fund was announced by Premier Paul Lennon in 2006 with an invitation for applications to be submitted by members of the stolen generations. A total of 151 were received by independent assessor Ray Groom who reviewed the applications at the request of the Premier. In announcing the final distribution of the fund in January 2008, Premier Paul Lennon said it was “an important step forward for reconciliation?. He noted that “no amount of money can make up for Aboriginal Children being removed from their families simply on the basis of race? but suggested that the payments are “a clear statement that Tasmanians, through their Government and Parliament, are deeply sorry for the forced separation of Aboriginal children from their families?. Of the 151 applications submitted, 106 were successful. 84 of the successful claimants are Aborig
