https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/former-governor-general-peter-hollingwort...


Peter Hollingworth, former governor-general of Australia and retired Anglican bishop, dies aged 91.

Retired 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 Laurence in 1964, serving 25 years with the Anglican welfare agency, including as executive director.

He was an outspoken critic of national welfare policy, arguing that poverty should be looked at "in terms of the structure of society, rather than the individual case".

Archbishop of Brisbane Jeremy Greaves confirmed to the ABC Dr Hollingworth died in Melbourne this morning.