You will find the most recent decisions associated with the Professional Standards and Clergy Discipline processes of the Diocese of Newcastle Anglican.

Notice of time and place for Hearing for The Reverend Gail Lorraine Orchard

Diocesan Tribunal Determination

On Monday 17 February 2025, the Bishop received the Determination in the matter relating to the Reverend Gail Orchard. Mrs Orchard now has 28 days to make submissions to the Bishop or to lodge an appeal. After any of those processes are complete, the Bishop will be in a position to review all relevant information and make his decision and impose a sentence (if any) as required under the Constitution of the Anglican Church of Australia.

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