Prof. Mick Dodson AM

Mick Dodson has spent decades at the forefront of justice and reconciliation efforts in Australia.

A Yawuru man, Prof. Dodson provides a living example of the Communities in Control ethos through his thoughtful, uncompromising and inclusive efforts to create understanding between all Australians, and pursue justice for his people.

The 2009 Australian of the Year, who is a self-described "persistent bugger," has served in a variety of challenging and highly sensitive roles at community level, with governments, global NGOs and academia.