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A reflection on the emerging world order from Indigenous Pastor Ray Minniecon

Indigenous Pastor Raymond Minniecon from the Diocese of Sydney in the Anglican Church of Australia reflects on what the recent shifts in global and national political priorities could mean for Indigenous peoples and First Nations lands.

14 May 2026

Anglican leaders from Oceania call for just climate finance

The Primates and General Secretaries of the Anglican Provinces in Oceania have called on national churches around the Anglican Communion to advocate with their Governments on behalf of Pacific Island states and other nations heavily impacted by climate change.

 

21 April 2026

‘The language of hope speaks powerfully’ says the new Primate of Australia

The Rt Revd Dr Mark Short (the Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn) in the Anglican Church of Australia, shares his wish that the Anglican Communion would be ‘hopeful and hope-filled’ and outlines his mission priorities as he begins his primatial term.

15 January 2026

‘I will proclaim the good news,’ says the new Archbishop of Melbourne, Ric Thorpe

On Sunday 30th November, the Rt Revd Ric Thorpe was installed at St Paul's Cathedral, as the 14th Archbishop of Melbourne and Metropolitan of Victoria. 

02 December 2025

The Rt Revd Dr Mark Short is elected as the 18th Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia

The Anglican Church of Australia has elected the Rt Revd Dr Mark Short as the 18th Primate.

22 July 2025

Secretary General of the Anglican Communion visits the Anglican Church of Australia

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, Bishop Anthony Poggo, has made an official visit to the Anglican Church of Australia.

26 March 2025

Anglican Seminary Deans Gather in Auckland to Indigenise Theological Education

Anglican Seminary Deans from Asia and Oceania have explore ways to reshape theological education through an indigenous lens.

10 March 2025

Secretary General joins retirement service for the Archbishop of Melbourne

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has attended a service to mark the retirement of the Archbishop of Melbourne.

10 February 2025

An Easter 2024 Message from the Most Revd Geoffrey Smith

An Easter message from the Most Revd Geoffrey Smith, Primate of Australia, Archbishop of Adelaide and Metropolitan of South Australia.

02 April 2024

Bishop Jeremy Greaves elected as Archbishop of Brisbane in the province of Queensland

The Right Revd Jeremy Greaves, has been appointed to be the new Archbishop of Brisbane and Metropolitan of the Province of Queensland.

01 November 2023