Last night my motion calling on the Anglican Church to consider the concerns of the community regarding its decision to sell properties across the State was unanimously supported by the Legislative Council.
I would like to thank all members for their consideration regarding community concerns.
The Anglican Church has flagged the sale of 109 properties in communities across the State as part of the Church’s decision to participate in the national Redress Scheme.
While the Church’s decision to participate in the national Redress Scheme has my support, community members are anxious about what sales mean for local church communities, as well as burial rights for family members and friends laid to rest on these properties.
I urge the Anglican Church to listen to these concerns.
Ms Howlett’s motion:
Ms Howlett to move - That the Legislative Council
(1) Commends the Anglican Church for their decision to participate in the National Redress Scheme.
(2) Notes that the Anglican Church intends to fund their participation by the sale of 109 properties across the state.
(3) Notes the concerns raised in regards to the potential adverse impacts of this decision on local communities.
(4) Calls on the Anglican Church to consider these concerns, and to assess the suitability of adopting alternative funding methods, such as selling their commercial properties, or borrowing against the properties proposed for sale.