Primate
The Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia is Bishop Mark Short, Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn.
Prayer Diary
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The Diocese of Rockhampton
Bishop Peter Grice; Clergy and People
Statement of the Primate – Death of Bishop Peter Hollingworth
Read the statement of the Primate, the Right Reverend Dr Mark Short, on the death of Dr Peter Hollingworth, former Archbishop of Brisbane and Governor-General here.
Australian Church News
‘The language of hope speaks powerfully’ says the new Primate of Australia
"An Australian outreach initiative called Hope25, ministry to First Nations people, and the impact of the Bondi Beach attacks were all topics explored in a roundtable discussion with the new Primate of Australia." Read about the Primate's visit to the Anglican...
Primate Statement on Mass Shooting at Bondi
"Today Anglican Christians stand and weep in solidarity with the Jewish community, which has been targeted in a dreadful act of anti-Semitic violence." You can read the Primate's statement here.
Bishop Bradly Billings elected as 11th Archbishop of Adelaide
The Anglican Diocese of Adelaide is pleased to announce the election of The Right Reverend Dr Bradly Billings as its 11th Archbishop. You can read the announcement from the Diocese of Adelaide here.
Appointment of General Secretary
The Anglican Church of Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Juliet Wenden as the next General Secretary, commencing in February 2026. Read the statement of the Primate, the Right Reverend Dr Mark Short, here.
Primate’s Statement following Statement on the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury
"Please join me in praying for Bishop Sarah, the Church of England, and the wider Anglican Communion, as she prepares to take on this role." Read the full statement from the Primate on the new Archbishop of Canterbury here.
Anglican Church hosts Second Faith, Hope and Love Conference
The Anglican Church of Australia recently hosted its second Faith, Hope & Love Conference in Melbourne – read more here.
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