Following new allegations about a reference given by Dr. Hollingworth when he was Archbishop of Brisbane to Ross McAuley, the Governor-General has issued a third statement.
The statement has been released by the Governor-General’s Official Secretary.
Statement by Dr. Peter Hollingworth.
I have received inquiries about a reference given by Dr Hollingworth for use by Ross McAuley, the former Precentor of Brisbane Cathedral in his pursuit of further employment, specifically as a Roman Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Tasmania, following the decision of the Cathedral Chapter that operating funds no longer allowed for the full-time position of Precentor.