Australia news live: Peter Hollingworth dies aged 91; one dead and four injured in Sydney shooting
TL;DR
Peter Hollingworth, former governor general and Anglican archbishop of Brisbane, has died at 91. He resigned in 2003 amid controversy over his handling of child sexual abuse cases.
Key points
- Peter Hollingworth died at the age of 91
- He was Australia's 23rd governor general
- Hollingworth resigned amid sexual abuse controversy
- He served as Anglican archbishop of Brisbane for 11 years
- The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves is the current archbishop
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Former governor general and Anglican archbishop of Brisbane, Peter Hollingworth, has died at the age of 91.
Hollingworth was appointed Australia’s 23rd governor general by the Howard government in June 2001. He stood down less than two years later following controversy around his handling of church sexual abuse reports.
Hollingworth had been Anglican archbishop of Brisbane for 11 years from 1990, and in 2003, a board of inquiry into the handling of complaints of sexual abuse found that Hollingworth failed to act on knowledge of sexual abuse and allowed two clergy to remain in the church despite knowing they had sexually assaulted children.
In a statement, the current Anglican archbishop of Brisbane, The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves said:
double quotation markAnglican Church of Southern Queensland acknowledges with deep regret the past failings of the church.
Anglican Church of Southern Queensland apologises unreservedly to those who have suffered abuse, distress, isolation, and harm caused by the Church’s failure to respond with integrity and care when it was needed most.
Hollingworth himself was not accused of abuse. He previously acknowledged he made mistakes, and apologised.
Hollingworth said previously he considered his failings almost every day but his actions were influenced by the advice of church lawyers and insurance companies at the time.
A man has died in hospital and four other men are in serious condition following an alleged shooting in Sydney’s south-west, NSW police said in a statement overnight.
Police were called to Liverpool hospital at around 8.30pm last night after reports two men believed to be in their 20s had shown up with multiple wounds.
One of the men died despite treatment, and is yet to be identified. The other man remains in hospital in a stable condition, police said.
Soon after, at 8.40pm, two men presented to Fairfield Hospital in a critical condition, and are still being treated.
Another man, believed to be aged 19, is in a stable condition and being treated at Liverpool hospital, where he appeared at 9.50pm last night, according to police.
Police established a crime scene at a home in Canley Heights, and investigations are ongoing.
Former governor general and Anglican archbishop of Brisbane, Peter Hollingworth, has died at the age of 91.
Hollingworth was appointed Australia’s 23rd governor general by the Howard government in June 2001. He stood down less than two years later following controversy around his handling of church sexual abuse reports.
Hollingworth had been Anglican archbishop of Brisbane for 11 years from 1990, and in 2003, a board of inquiry into the handling of complaints of sexual abuse found that Hollingworth failed to act on knowledge of sexual abuse and allowed two clergy to remain in the church despite knowing they had sexually assaulted children.
In a statement, the current Anglican archbishop of Brisbane, The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves said:
double quotation markAnglican Church of Southern Queensland acknowledges with deep regret the past failings of the church.
Anglican Church of Southern Queensland apologises unreservedly to those who have suffered abuse, distress, isolation, and harm caused by the Church’s failure to respond with integrity and care when it was needed most.
Hollingworth himself was not accused of abuse. He previously acknowledged he made mistakes, and apologised.
Hollingworth said previously he considered his failings almost every day but his actions were influenced by the advice of church lawyers and insurance companies at the time.
Hi all, and welcome to another Guardian Australia live blog. Nick Visser will be with you shortly to steer you through the day’s news as it unfolds.
Former governor general Peter Hollingworth, who resigned over his handling of child sexual abuse in the Anglican church, has died at the age of 91.
Overnight in Sydney, one person has been killed and four more wounded in a shooting at Canley Heights in Sydney’s south-west.
And the shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson, is due to deliver his budget reply speech at the National Press Club later today.
We’ll have more on all this for you soon.
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Q&A
What were the circumstances surrounding Peter Hollingworth's resignation as governor general?
Peter Hollingworth resigned less than two years after his appointment due to controversy over his handling of church sexual abuse reports.
How long did Peter Hollingworth serve as Anglican archbishop of Brisbane?
Peter Hollingworth served as Anglican archbishop of Brisbane for 11 years, from 1990 to 2001.
What did the inquiry into Peter Hollingworth's actions reveal?
The inquiry found that Hollingworth failed to act on knowledge of sexual abuse and allowed two clergy to remain in the church despite their offenses.
Who is the current Anglican archbishop of Brisbane?
The current Anglican archbishop of Brisbane is The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves.
