The Prime Minister's top aides have apologised to Brendan Nelson for being rude during his apology speech.
Labor staffers Tim Gleason and Lachlan Harris faced the back wall when Doctor Nelson delivered his speech to the stolen generations.
Dr Nelson's told Channel Nine, their actions didn't contribute anything positive to the historic moment.
“There’s no place for that in Australia, these are professional people, that was rudeness in the extreme.”
“I appreciate the apology I have received from them, I haven’t had Mr Rudd apologise to me but others will make their judgement about that.”