Former Australian PM's Remarks On Colonization Sparks Outrage

Former Australian PM John Howard called colonization the "luckiest thing" for Australia and praised colonizers.
His comments received backlash on social media for being ignorant, racist and praising evil acts.
Indigenous Australians still face hardship from effects of colonialism.
Australia plans a referendum to establish advisory body for Aboriginal representation.
Similar colonialism views were previously expressed but faced calls for apology and retraction.