Abstract
This paper argues far a reconceptualisatian of the theory and practice ofprafessianal writing, thraugh an examination of the Australian Government's written submission to the Senate Inquiry in response tothe Bringing Them Home report. The Government's text is shown to function os a corrective rather than as a reply, and thus to distract the dialogue about reconciliation in Australia. The paper suggests that Derrida's notion ofiterability can be harnessed in the process ofre.evaluating the principles, aims, and functions ofprofessional writing.