Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth dies aged 91
Peter Hollingworth, the former governor-general of Australia and retired Anglican bishop, has passed away at the age of 91. He was known for his advocacy in social justice and his controversial handling of child abuse allegations during his tenure. Hollingworth was the first cleric to serve as governor-general and resigned in 2003 amid public outcry over his actions related to child abuse claims.
- ▪Peter Hollingworth died in Melbourne at the age of 91.
- ▪He was the first and only cleric to serve as governor-general of Australia.
- ▪Hollingworth resigned in 2003 due to controversy over his handling of child abuse allegations.
- ▪He was recognized for his contributions to community welfare and was named Australian of the Year in 1991.
- ▪Hollingworth testified at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in 2016.
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Peter Hollingworth, former governor-general of Australia and retired Anglican bishop, dies aged 91CBy Ciara JonesTopic:Governors-General and State GovernorsTue 19 May 2026 at 6:54pmTue 19 May 2026 at 6:54pmTue 19 May 2026 at 6:54pmFormer governor-general Peter Hollingworth has died. (AAP: Dave Hunt)abc.net.au/news/former-governor-general-peter-hollingworth-dies/106554086Link copiedShareShare articleRetired Anglican bishop and former governor-general Peter Hollingworth, who resigned in 2003 amid controversy over his handling of child abuse in the church, has died, aged 91.Born in Adelaide in 1935 and raised in Melbourne, Dr Hollingworth was ordained in 1960 after studying theology.Once described as "Australia's foremost spokesman for social justice", he joined the Brotherhood of St…
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