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The Rise and Fall of the Poverty-Fighter Who Became GG
He later apologised and was found to have mishandled abuse complaints, a failure that led to his 2003 resignation and later misconduct findings.
- On Tuesday, former Australian Governor-General Peter Hollingworth died in Melbourne aged 91. Archbishop of Brisbane Jeremy Greaves confirmed the death of the 23rd governor-general, who served from 2001 to 2003.
- Before his vice-regal appointment, Hollingworth spent 40 years in the clergy, becoming the 1991 Australian of the Year. He served as Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane for 11 years, establishing himself as a prominent social welfare advocate.
- Inquiries found Hollingworth failed to act on knowledge of child sexual abuse by clergy during his Brisbane tenure. The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse concluded he made a "serious error of judgement" regarding his handling of pedophile priests.
- Hollingworth resigned as governor-general in May 2003, citing "continuing public controversy" on his ability to "uphold the importance, dignity and integrity" of the office. He served less than two years of his five-year term.
- In 2023, Hollingworth announced he would cease practising as an Anglican priest to "end distress" for survivors. The Anglican Church of Southern Queensland acknowledged "deep regret the past failings of the church" following his death.
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Peter Hollingworth, former governor-general and Anglican archbishop, dies at 91
Australia’s 23rd governor-general resigned less than two years into the role, after pressure over his handling of child sex abuse complaints while archbishop of Brisbane.
·Sydney, Australia
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