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Former ACT commissioner alleges sexual assault and harassment

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts has resigned as the ACT's first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people commissioner to prioritize her safety after alleging she was subjected to sexual harassment and assault.

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts has stepped down from her position as the ACT's first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people commissioner.

In a statement, she explained that she prioritised her safety after being subjected to sexual harassment and sexual assault by a public servant.