'Deeply regrettable': NT Treaty Commissioner Mick Dodson resigns

Northern Territory Treaty Commissioner Mick Dodson tendered his resignation from the role, saying his behaviour had "fallen short of the high standards I seek to uphold".It follows an allegation he verbally abused a woman at a football match in DarwinThe NT government says his resignation took effect from close of business today.

"I am currently coming to terms with significant childhood trauma in my life, which has resulted in diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder and associated mental health challenges," the statement said. "While disappointing, my actions do not reflect my commitment to helping others in a life-long career dedicated to my people and public service," the statement said.

Big loss hard worker

I always liked Mick Dodson and feel he was a great representative for his community.

I don't get why anyone resigns because of allegations. I say again allegations must not be made public by MSM. Leave proving allegations to the legal system, if MSM have some evidence they hand it over to the authorities.

Argument opening, gate. To smugglers after $.Billions, public purse,. funded, BORDER FORCE,Air force. surveillance. Radar upgrades. etc has infact, revealed a psychiatric disorder. G7 Pontifex Reuters GuardianAus XHNews africanews Indiatimenews TIME TVNZ VietnamNews

I also, regret and apologize, on this occasion to HometoBilo family. Mentality of this rightwing Goldreservesquad, appears to become incrementally toxic, with every criticism, leveled at this episodic refusal, to honor. UN ABCthedrum USATODAY JoeBiden NITV.HUMAN RIGHTS

And yet Porter still holds an office. Sux!

Why does the position have to be terminated?

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