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On these pages you will find information about the life, mission and workings of the Church which is present in communities large and small in 23 dioceses across the country.

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Anglicans have been present in Australia for nearly two hundred and thirty years, ministering through parish communities, education and welfare.

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The life and mission of the Church is guided by ordained clergy – bishops, priests and

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Primate

The Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia is Archbishop Geoffrey Smith, Archbishop of Adelaide.

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Prayer Diary

Day 24

The Diocese of the Murray
Bishop Keith Dalby; Clergy and People

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Read the Primate’s message for Christmas 2021 here

Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Australia

Oct 4, 2022

Anglican leader will meet Anglicans, Indigenous leaders, and lend his support
for climate change initiatives. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will visit Australia from 4-14 October
2022 accompanied by his wife, Caroline.

Australian Church News

Statement from the Acting Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia on the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Sep 9, 2022

The Acting Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia, Archbishop Philip Freier, expressed his deep sadness over the death of Her Late Majesty the Queen.

Statement from the Primate – Diocese of The Southern Cross

Aug 18, 2022

I note the formal launch this week of a company named the Diocese of the Southern Cross. This company, while established by some members of the Anglican Church of Australia and structured to mirror some of the characteristics of an Anglican diocese, has no formal or...

Anglicare North Coast Flood Appeal

Mar 1, 2022

Donation information here

Episcopal Standards Board determination on Roger Herft released

Dec 13, 2021

The Episcopal Standards Board of the Anglican Church of Australia has published its determination in relation to the conduct of Roger Herft, former Bishop of Newcastle and former Archbishop of Perth. The Episcopal Standards Commission provided a report to the Board in...

We must show mercy to the Biloela family

Jun 24, 2021

Anglican Primate urges Immigration Minister to exercise discretion to let this family stay.

Anglican Church’s research on prevalence of family violence released

Jun 11, 2021

The Standing Committee of the Anglican Church of Australia has made 10 Commitments to prevent and respond to family violence after undertaking a study into the prevalence of intimate partner violence within its faith community

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Australian Church News

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