Unable to blend Catholicism and Aboriginal spiritual belief, Dodson left the priesthood after many years of confrontation. Following his departure from the church in , Patrick turned his attention to Indigenous matters and reconciliation. Currently Senator of Western Australia, he became known for his work for Aboriginal Reconciliation in Australia and internationally. These Australians hear the whispering in their heart and know it can only be silenced by coming to terms with the original owners of this beautiful and bounteous land.
Many Australians of goodwill sense that a moment for national leadership has slipped past us and is gone. Leadership is an elusive concept, hard to describe and impossible to prescribe. It is more evident in its absence, so that when leadership is needed, its lack is sorely felt. They were also impressed by his inspired and creative leadership of the Lingiari Foundation and as inaugural chair of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation.
Patrick is a great communicator, a significant leader, the nearest Australia has to a Nelson Mandela. Speaking from Broome, Mr. I thank the jury for considering me and my work worthy of such recognition.
The struggle for Aboriginal justice in Australia has been concerned with the recognition of our claims to the sovereignty of the country, to its lands, resources and to enjoy a form of governance that allows for our values to impact the colonial institutional structures.
Structures that administer policies and create laws for our welfare and determine arbitrarily what rights we might enjoy without us barely having a say. Patrick Dodson has taken part in 1 free vote since entering Parliament in April Patrick Dodson voted No in this free vote. Not passed by a small majority. Passed by a large majority.
Passed by a small majority. Shows which Senators voted most similarly to this one in the current Parliament. Only votes that both Senators attended are counted.
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