Opinion: Why we wanted the Prime Minister to say ‘I’m sorry’
In the fallout from the delayed vaccine roll-out and latest outbreaks, Scott Morrison has begun acknowledging
When people say “sorry” we need to distinguish between apologies and mere expressions of regret. An example of the latter is “I’m sorry your father died of cancer”. . If your partner tells you there will be another anniversary because breaking up would cost too much and upset the kids, you won’t feel very reassured about the state of your relationship. They’re giving you evidence they’ll stay, but this isn’t enough. You want them to stay because they’re committed to you and relationship.In the Hawkins interview, Morrison was giving reassurance by pointing to evidence the past problems have been fixed.
Getting a kick in might feel good now, but it ultimately contributes to a climate where leaders won’t apologise even if they honestly believe they ought to. But these potential costs can also make apology powerful.
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