In March 2023, veteran crossbencher Andrew Wilkie — the soldier turned intelligence analyst turned whistleblower turned Greens candidate turned independent MP — used the cover of parliamentary privilege to table a set of explosive financial documents. He alleged the Hillsong Papers showed leaders of the vastly wealthy and powerful church spent donations on luxury flights, accommodation and events, which broke financial laws.
As the news made headlines around the country, Hillsong senior pastor Phil Dooley told a congregation, “It kind of feels like being king hit from behind.”
Wilkie’s long stint in Parliament has had many focuses.
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