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‘Father of reconciliation’ Pat Dodson to quit politics

Pat Dodson, known as the "father of reconciliation," is leaving politics due to health issues.
Dodson has had a diverse career, including roles as a priest, activist, academic, and politician.
Dodson has made significant contributions, including serving on the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and negotiating the return of Uluru to its traditional owners.

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7NEWS Australia

‘Father of Reconciliation’ reveals one wish as he retires from politics

Indigenous leader and Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer.

1 year ago·Australia

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The Conversation

'Father of Reconciliation' Pat Dodson to quit parliament

Labor senator Pat Dodson, often dubbed “the father of reconciliation”, is quitting parliament due to ill health. Dodson, 75, told the Labor

1 year ago

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Sky News Australia

Pat Dodson to retire from politics amid cancer battle

Labor Senator Pat Dodson will retire on Australia Day next year following his treatment for cancer. The Indigenous WA senator is known as the 'Father of reconciliation' for his decades long work advocating Aboriginal affairs – including as a Commissioner into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and serving as the first Chair of Reconciliation Australia. Senator Dodson took leave in April this year for medical treatment, and today informed Labor's Part…

1 year ago·Australia

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The Epoch Times

Veteran Labor Senator Pat Dodson to Retire in January

Veteran Labor senator Pat Dodson is set to retire from federal parliament next year. Senator Dodson, a respected Indigenous leader who represents Western Australia, said his recent cancer treatment meant his health had left him physically unable to fulfil his parliamentary duties. “This morning, I informed the Labor Party parliamentary caucus of my intention to resign as senator for Western Australia, with effect from Jan. 26, 2024,” he said in …

1 year ago·New York, United States

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The Guardian

Labor senator Pat Dodson to resign from politics due to health issues

Father of reconciliation says following cancer treatment he is ‘physically unable’ to carry out his duties as a Western Australian senatorFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPat Dodson, the Labor senator known as the father of reconciliation, will resign from the Senate on Australia Day because of persistent ill health following cancer treatment.Dodson sai…

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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9News

Senator Pat Dodson retires from politics after health battle

Indigenous senator Patrick Dodson has retired from politics as he continues to battle cancer.Dodson, the senator for Western Australia, made a statement announcing he will be quitting politics effective from January 26, 2024."It has been an honour to serve as Senator for Western Australia," he said.READ MORE: Australian experts address fears of a new epidemic out of China"I thank Prime Minister Albanese for his support and for his appointment …

1 year ago·Australia

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