Australian Primate Steps Down Before Same-Sex Marriage Showdown December 6, 2019 News Philip Freier's early resignation allows a new primate to be elected before this summer's General Synod, which will likely respond to respond to endorsements of same-sex marriage in two dioceses while aiming to preserve unity as a "mixed economy church."
Australian Diocese Agrees to Delay Same-Sex Marriages September 12, 2019 News Wangaratta Bishop John Parkes will comply with the Australian primate's request to wait until the church's Appellate Tribunal renders a judgment on his diocese's authorization of same-sex marriages.
Australian Bishop Vows to Test Church Ban on Same-Sex Marriage August 15, 2019 News "We've been frozen on the issue of same-sex couples now for many years — 25 years or more... So I think somebody has to break the deadlock and it might as well be me."
Retired Bishop May Be Defrocked February 21, 2019 News A church board has recommended that Richard Appleby be defrocked, and he has 28 days to appeal the judgment.
Bp. Herft Under Scrutiny February 5, 2019 Clips, News The Rt. Rev. Roger Herft, former Archbishop of Perth, could be defrocked.
Primates Write for Creationtide September 18, 2018 Clips, News “We are subject not only to biological laws but also to moral ones, which cannot be violated with impunity.”
Bp. Donald Robinson (1923-2018) September 12, 2018 News Bishop Donald Robinson, a major proponent of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney’s Reformed theological tradition, died Sept. 7.
Australian Bishops on Same-sex Rites May 11, 2018 Clips, News David Ould: “It is clear from the document that any bishop wishing to push ahead in any way with affirmation of same-sex marriage will be in an obvious breach of this agreement.”
Australian Bishops Spared February 8, 2018 Clips, News Bishops who attended the consecration of Andy Lines have reached a mediated settlement with fellow bishops who pressed charges against them.
Australian Archbishop’s Sorrow December 19, 2017 News Archbishop Philip Freier: “Anglicans have been truly shocked and dismayed at the unfolding in the Royal Commission of the scope of our failure to tackle child sexual abuse.”
