National Redress Scheme First Interim Report
The First Interim Report from the Joint Select Committee on the Implementation of the National Redress Scheme April 2020 has been released....
18 May 2020
Quick exit
Clergy deposed from Holy Orders.
The Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier has deposed a clergy member from Holy Orders....
07 May 2020Clergy deposed from Holy Orders.
The Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier has deposed a clergy member from Holy Orders....
11 Mar 2020Changes to mandatory reporting to child protection in Victoria
There have been recent changes to the mandatory reporting requirements for people in religious ministry. See fact sheet below....
20 Feb 2020Appointment of The Hon Paul Cronin
The Hon Paul Cronin has been appointed to the Professional Standards Board for the dioceses of Melbourne and Bendigo. Paul Cronin has served as a Judge...
19 Feb 2020New Legislation for People in Religious Ministry
People in religious ministry must report child abuse in Victoria from 17 February 2020 under recent changes to the Children, Youth and Families Act....
19 Feb 2020Professional Standards Amendment Bill 2019
The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne held its 53rd Synod on the 16-19th October and passed the Professional Standards Amendment Bill 2019; aimed at improving timeliness,...
29 Oct 2019Resignation of founding Board Director
Michael Shand AM QC resigned on the 15th October 2019 as a Kooyoora Board Director. Michael has been involved with Kooyoora from conceptualisation through to...
29 Oct 2019Deacon deposed from Holy Orders
The Vicar-General, Bishop Bradly Billings, appointed with the full powers and authorities vested in the Archbishop, has deposed a Deacon from Holy Orders....
14 Oct 2019Children Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
Religious and spiritual leaders will be forced to report child abuse to authorities under new laws to be introduced....
16 Aug 2019