Simon Hansford

Simon Hansford
BA, BTh.
Moderator of the
Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of New South Wales and the ACT
In office
29 September 2017 (2017-09-29)  14 September 2023 (2023-09-14)
Preceded byRev. Myung Hwa Park
Succeeded byRev. Faaimata Havea Hiliau
Personal details
Born (1963-06-03) 3 June 1963
Sydney, Australia
SpouseFiona Hansford
RelationsRichard Hansford (father)
Rupert Grove (grandfather)
Children2 daughters
EducationNewington College
United Theological College,
North Parramatta
OccupationMinister

Simon Richard Hansford (born 3 June 1963) is an Australian Uniting Church minister who served as Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of New South Wales & ACT between 2017 and 2023. He is known for his advocacy of changing drug laws in New South Wales for his support of the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum and that there is there is no place for domestic and family violence in his church.