Journey to Politics and Reflections on Apology

The chapter follows the speaker's transition from a spiritual background to politics, detailing their journey from working in a funeral parlour to holding a political seat after encouragement from their wife. It recounts their emotional first speech in the Australian Parliament and reflects on the impact of historical apologies, specifically highlighting the significance of the apology to the stolen generations in 2008. The chapter also delves into the speaker's personal interactions with figures like Kevin Rudd and their efforts in uncovering their family's history of government control over Aboriginal lives.