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‘Like being king hit’: How Andrew Wilkie weaponises whistleblowing

The veteran crossbencher says he won’t enter any formal deals in future hung Parliaments. But he’s found a powerful way to use parliamentary privilege.

Crikey

Brian Houston found not guilty of charges he concealed his father’s sex crimes

On Thursday morning, the founder of Hillsong Church was acquitted of charges he concealed knowledge of his father’s child sex abuse crimes.

Crikey

The great money-go-round: Hillsong’s ‘scam’ delivering a fortune to megachurch pastors

This system of ‘honorariums’ — paying pastors for speaking at one another’s churches — is ultimately paid for by the tithes and offerings of churchgoers.

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Hillsong leaders announce financial review after allegations in federal parliament

Hillsong church announces it will commission an independent financial review after being accused in federal parliament of "fraud, money laundering and tax evasion".

ABC News

Three men and a boat

Tomorrow Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, US President Joe Biden and UK PM Rishi Sunak will announce which submarines Australia will acquire under the AUKUS treaty, and if reelected NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet will create a savings fund for each child in NSW at a cost of $850 million.

Crikey

Hillsong accused of spending that ‘would embarrass a Kardashian’

MP Andrew Wilkie has accused Hillsong of using church funds for shopping that "would embarrass a Kardashian".

The New Daily

Exclusive video inside the Hillsong downfall as Bobbie Houston and others hear of Pastor Brian’s transgressions

Watch as stand-in global pastor Phil Dooley delivers an emotional address, with a cameo from Houston’s partner, Bobbie.

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Hillsong thanks Crikey for our service, and promises ‘no more secrets’

It’s been an ‘intense season’ for the megachurch. Such a time as this has called for lots of sunlight — and an overhaul of its governance.

Crikey

Brand or church? How Hillsong is facing a day of reckoning

Several years of scandals and a culture of secrecy has led to calls for an overhaul of the global Pentecostal megachurch

The Guardian - AU

Prime Minister Scott Morrison joins growing chorus of Hillsong Church allies to distance themselves from founder Brian Houston

Prime Minister Scott Morrison once named Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston as a friend and mentor, but details about the pastor's treatment of women has fractured their public standing.

ABC News

The Loop: Ash Barty retires, Hillsong founder steps down, survey shows one in six uni students harassed and schoolkids welcome Ukrainian refugee

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ABC News

SEE YA: Hillsong Founder Brian Houston Has Resigned Following Allegations Of Misconduct

Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigned after revelations he breached the church's moral code and engaged in conduct of "serious concern".

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EXCLUSIVE: Brian Houston resigns from Hillsong Church in wake of allegations

The announcement was made today at an all-staff Hillsong meeting.

Crikey

‘How do we move forward?’: edited transcript of Hillsong’s March 18 all-staff meeting

An excerpt from the meeting discloses Brian Houston’s misdeeds, a call for compassion, and a damage control strategy.

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Adding fuel to the fire

Good morning, early birds. Energy Minister Angus Taylor will accelerate seven fossil fuel projects despite the UN chief describing such a move as “madness”, and the WA government will completely rewrite its gun laws after the WA Police Force database showed how widespread they are. It’s the news you need…

Crikey

The Hillsong flock, lost and forlorn, looks to the Good Shepherd — as the young revolt

The beleaguered Hillsong church are trying to keep the faith, but sceptical and disenchanted cracks are beginning to show.

ABC News

Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston breached code of conduct with inappropriate behaviour towards two women, leaked letter says

In a letter leaked to the ABC, Hillsong Church says founder Brian Houston breached its code of conduct, with the organisation apologising "unreservedly" to two women who complained about his inappropriate behaviour.

Crikey

Drunk, in a woman’s hotel room: revelations of Brian Houston’s behaviour threaten his hold on Hillsong

A number of major disclosures came during a highly emotional all-staff meeting this morning.

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