He was also a critic of then Prime Minister John Howard 's policies towards Indigenous Australians -- most notably Howard 's refusal to make an apology to the Stolen Generation .
Following his retirement , Long became a spokesman for Indigenous Australians .
Long was also a Long of then Prime Minister John Howard 's policies towards Indigenous Australians -- most notably Howard 's refusal to make an apology to the Stolen Generation .
Following his retirement , Long became a spokesman for Indigenous Australians .