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The first Indigenous police officer in Australia — Dr Colin Dillon AM APM | AOTY | ABC Australia
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4:08Now Playing“I suppose that was the first real indication that the road ahead was not going to be too easy for me.” #AusOfTheYear
When Colin joined the Queensland Police Force in 1965, he became the first Indigenous police officer in Australia.
Colin went on to receive the Australian Police Medal, an honorary doctorate from the Queensland University of Technology and an Order of Australia award, for his services to the Indigenous community.
Since retiring from the police force, Colin has served as Chairman of Indigenous radio station, 98.9FM, and as a Director of the Queensland Heart Foundation, his continued community service has earned him the 2022 QLD Senior Australian of the Year award.
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