"Today I stand before you as the representative of not only this government, but all of the governments that have gone before us to offer a formal and unreserved apology for the abuse you suffered while in state care, churches and other faith-based places. It was horrific. It was heartbreaking. It was wrong. And it should never have happened."
"For many of you it changed the course of your life," said Luxon, emphasizing the government's need to take responsibility for the profound impact of the abuses.
Luxon announced $19 million of additional funding for victims via already existing compensation systems while a new system is being designed, though he did not provide details regarding financial redress.
The prime minister also promised to strip the names of "proven perpetrators" from public memorials and to hold a National Remembrance Day on Nov. 12, 2025 for the victims.
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