Twenty years later, some of our first apologies were actually to the Chinese community—and I'd advocate here for a full Crown and Government apology—around the poll tax. Prime Minister Helen Clark on the day uttered words which I think carry through to today with what we're discussing here: "Today we also express"—this is to the Chinese community—"our sorrow and regret that such practices were once considered appropriate. While the governments which passed these laws acted in a manner which was lawful at the time, their actions are seen by us today as unacceptable. We believe this act of reconciliation is required to ensure that full closure can be [brought] on this chapter in our nation's history."