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Governor-General Peter Hollingworth’s Farewell Address

May 28, 2003

This is the text of the televised address to the nation by the Governor-General, Dr. Peter Hollingworth.

The Governor-General’s resignation takes effect at midnight tonight.

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Farewell Address by Governor-General Dr. Peter Hollingworth.

Peter HollingworthMy decision to resign as Governor-General was taken after long and soul searching consideration which finally came to an end last week. I weighed up the obligations of the Governor-General, sworn in the solemn oath of office “I do swear that I will well and truly serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her heirs and successors according to law and that I will do right to all manner of people after the laws and usages of the Commonwealth of Australia without fear or favour, affection or ill will, so help me God.” Could I fulfill that oath? [Read more…]

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HOLLINGWORTH RESIGNS

May 25, 2003

Australia’s 23rd Governor-General, Dr. Peter Hollingworth, has announced his resignation.

Hollingworth said the “misplaced and unwarranted allegations” made against him threatened to “undermine and diminish my capacity to uphold the importance, dignity and integrity” of the office of Governor-General.

Text of resignation statement released by the Governor-General, Dr. Peter Hollingworth. [Read more…]

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Democrats Renew Call For Royal Commission On Child Abuse

May 23, 2003

The Australian Democrats have renewed their call for the establishment of a Royal Commission on Child Abuse..

The party’s leader, Senator Andrew Bartlett, said the withdrawal of the rape case against the Governor-General is not the end of the matter. [Read more…]

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Greens Condemn Howard Over Hollingworth

May 23, 2003

The Australian Greens have condemned Prime Minister, John Howard, for his inaction over Governor-General Peter Hollingworth.

The Greens say Howard has allowed the office of Governor-General to be damaged. [Read more…]

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