One of the Melbourne councillors who was sexually harassed by former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle says she was distressed by his public apology.
Mr Doyle did a series of media interviews on Monday in which he broke down while apologising for his conduct, but declined to address the specific findings made against him.
Former councillor Cathy Oke said she has suffered significant trauma since making the allegations in 2018, and there was nothing in Mr Doyle's apology that was addressed to her.
"I believe he is sorry, I mean obviously he's upset," she told ABC radio.
"I just don't know what he's apologising for or what he is sorry for."
An independent investigation found the former mayor put his hand on Ms Oke's thigh several times in 2014, and attempted to kiss her in his office following a meeting in late 2016 or early 2017.
It also found that Mr Doyle assaulted another councillor, Tessa Sullivan, grabbing her breast while the pair were in a chauffer-driven mayoral car in 2017.
All incidents occurred after Mr Doyle consumed "substantial amounts of red wine".
Mr Doyle resigned in February 2018.
During his apologies in the media, Mr Doyle blamed arrogance, self-importance and alcohol for his conduct, and said there was a "darkness" in his soul.
"I apologise, unreservedly, without qualification. I am sorry," he said in a 3AW interview.
Dr Oke discovered on Mother's Day that Mr Doyle would speak publicly, but she did not know what he would say.
"Part of the distress was not having any idea what it was, or what was going to be said."
She also said Mr Doyle had not attempted to contact her in the three years since she made allegations of his misconduct.
When asked whether she forgave the former mayor she hesitated, and said she was willing to consider it.
"I don't know if I'm there yet," she said.
Three independent investigations found that Mr Doyle's behaviour constituted sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.
The incidents prompted a new code of conduct for councillors.
