Mundine apologises for comments

ANTHONY Mundine has apologised for his incendiary comments regarding Tasmanian Aborigines but stopped short of saying sorry for causing offence to rival boxer Daniel Geale.

Speaking in Redfern in Sydney on Friday, Mundine said his comments weren't intended to cause harm.

"I'd like to apologise if my comments have offended some Aborigines in Tasmania," Mundine said.

"I know there are a lot of Aborigines in Tasmania that are proud of their heritage just like me.

"My comments weren't directed at anybody but the system that in my opinion doesn't reflect the first, second or third generation Aboriginals."

At Thursday's media conference to announce a rematch with Geale, the 37-year-old drew widespread condemnation for questioning Tasmanian-born Geale's Aboriginal heritage.

"I thought they wiped all the Aborigines from Tasmania out, that's all I know," Mundine said.

"I don't see him representing us black people or coloured people. I don't see him out in the community doing what I do with people.

"He's got a white woman, white kids."

Mundine said he hoped this latest controversy could be a spark for change in the way Aborigines were treated in the wider community.

Mundine also said he hoped Australia would adopt a new anthem and national flag.

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