The inquiry was established by the federal Attorney - General, Michael Lavarch, on 11 May 1995, in response to efforts made by key Indigenous agencies and communities concerned that the general public 's ignorance of the history of forcible removal was hindering the recognition of the needs of its victims and their families and the provision of services. The 680 - page report was tabled in Federal Parliament on 26 May 1997.
when was the bringing them home report released
on 11 May 1995