Former governor general and Brisbane’s Anglican archbishop Peter Hollingworth dies at 91
Peter Hollingworth, former governor general of Australia and Anglican archbishop of Brisbane, has passed away at the age of 91. He served as archbishop for 11 years and was appointed governor general in 2001, but resigned due to his handling of child sexual abuse cases. Despite controversies, he was recognized for his advocacy for Indigenous rights and efforts to combat poverty.
- ▪Peter Hollingworth died at the age of 91.
- ▪He served as the Anglican archbishop of Brisbane for 11 years starting in 1990.
- ▪Hollingworth resigned as governor general in 2003 over his handling of child sexual abuse in the Anglican church.
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Australia’s former governor general Peter Hollingworth has died at the age of 91. He was Anglican archbishop of Brisbane for 11 years from 1990. Photograph: Dan Peled/AAPView image in fullscreenAustralia’s former governor general Peter Hollingworth has died at the age of 91. He was Anglican archbishop of Brisbane for 11 years from 1990. Photograph: Dan Peled/AAPAustralia newsFormer governor general and Brisbane’s Anglican archbishop Peter Hollingworth dies at 91Hollingworth, appointed governor general by John Howard in 2001, resigned over his handling of child sexual abuse in the Anglican churchAustralian Associated PressTue 19 May 2026 17.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFormer governor general Peter Hollingworth, who resigned over his handling of child sexual abuse in the…
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