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Bishop Mark Short Elected Anglican Primate

Bishop Mark Short. Photo credit: Anglican.org.au

The NCCA congratulate The Right Reverend Dr Mark Short on his election as Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia.  Liz Stone, the General Secretary and Rev John Gilmore, extend a warm welcome to Bishop Short and look forward to working with him as part of the the NCCA ecumenical network of National Church Leaders.

Elected by the Board of Electors on Saturday 19 July at St Andrew’s House in Sydney, Bishop Mark will serve as Primate while continuing his role as Bishop of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn.

“I am honoured and humbled by this call to serve,” Bishop Mark said following his election. “I look forward to working together with Anglicans across Australia to share the lasting hope we are given in the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Bishop Mark brings extensive pastoral and organisational experience, having served as National Director of The Bush Church Aid Society, Rector of Turvey Park (now South Wagga), and Archdeacon of Wagga Wagga.

Bishop Mark will formally commence his responsibilities as Primate on 1 November 2025, following the conclusion of Archbishop Geoff Smith’s term.

Read the Anglican Church Media Release | anglican.org.au | July 2025

Source: The Anglican Church in Australia announcement: Anglicans welcome a new Primate | Australian Church News | by Matthew Robson | 24 July 2025