Chapter 1. The Reconciliation Process: Reconciliation : What is reconciliation?; Reconciliation timeline; Towards reconciliation; Sustaining the reconciliation process; The Stolen Generations and the need for a national apology; Why apologise?; Reconciliation: what Australians think -- Chapter 2. Reconciliation and Indigenous Affairs Reform: Black health and wealth still behind; Social circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; Indigenous disadvantage report reinforces the need for change; Role the reconciliation process can play in overcoming Indigenous disadvantage; New arrangements in Indigenous affairs; Shared Responsibility Agreements; Shared Responsibility Agreements a critique; New deals 'will end the welfare mafia'; Nothing mutual about denying Aborigines a voice; Courage is needed to confront the nation's unfinished business; Reconciliation address from the Prime Minister; Working for a better life; Reconciliation is now about radical ideas ; Inching forward on reconciliation
Summary
Reconciliation involves symbolic recognition of the first Australians, as well as practical measures to address the Indigenous disadvantage in health, employment, education and general opportunity