One of Australia’s most revered Indigenous Parliamentarians and leaders, Senator Pat Dodson, has announced that he will retire from the Senate next year. I have followed Senator Dodson’s work from before his election to Parliament, and have always found him an inspiring, thoughtful person. He may, despite his health problems, continue his activism after leaving Parliament, but I consider his presence in the Senate will be missed.
Some links on this follow:
- “Senator Pat Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation” https://nit.com.au/29-11-2023/8846/labor-senator-dodson-urges-youth-to-lead-reconciliation
- “‘Father of Reconciliation’ Pat Dodson to quit parliament” https://theconversation.com/father-of-reconciliation-pat-dodson-to-quit-parliament-218696
- “Pat Dodson leaves national stage, warning Australia not to wallow in ‘disagreement and division’” https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/29/pat-dodson-leaves-national-stage-warning-australia-not-to-wallow-in-disagreement-and-division
- “Reconciliation pioneer Senator Pat Dodson announces retirement” https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/indigenous-news/2023/11/28/pat-dodson-retires
- “Labor's Pat Dodson, known as the 'father of reconciliation', to retire from Senate on Australia Day” https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-28/labor-senator-pat-dodson-to-retire-on-january-26/103158618
If they are of any use of interest, the activism information links from my former news posts are available in this post.
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