• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for WA
• Became a Senator on 28 April 2016 — unknown
• Left Senate on 26 January 2024 — Resigned

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Matters of Public Importance: Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (21 Mar 2023)

“Any death in custody should concern us all. It's clear that the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples dying in custody is a sad matter for families and reminds governments that things need to change. I was a commissioner of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, which reported more than 30 years ago. More than 500 Aboriginal people have died in custody since...”

Bills: Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Amendment Bill 2022; Second Reading (20 Mar 2023)

“I rise to speak on the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Amendment Bill 2022. This bill provides the foundation for a fair and transparent referendum on a voice to parliament by the end of this year. As already noted, the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act has not been used since 1999. It has not kept pace with the improvements we have made to the Commonwealth Electoral...”

Statements by Senators: Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice (8 Mar 2023)

“I rise to share the success of the National Week of Action for the Voice. This historic week was held from 18 to 24 February. Across the country Australians from all walks of life came together in town halls, parks and workplaces to show their support for the Voice. Australians took time out from their busy schedules and their busy lives to learn about the Voice, to ask questions and to...”

More of Patrick Dodson's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 7 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• 3 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 115 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)