Families of more than 100 people whose remains were secretly kept after autopsies and given to a museum have received a formal apology, as authorities identify five people likely involved in the historic practice.
Tasmanian politicians of all stripes contributed apologies after Health Minister Bridget Archer moved a formal motion in the state's parliament on Tuesday.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the motion continued a tradition of acknowledging past wrongs and was needed to pay respects to affected families.
"Today we acknowledge the deep hurt of individuals and families who had their loved one's remains stolen, stolen from them and stolen from you," he said.
"That is why this apology is so needed and so important."
The state coroner in September released the findings of an investigation into 177 human specimens stored at the University of Tasmania's RA Rodda Museum from 1966 to 1991.
