Simon Hansford
Simon Hansford BA, BTh. | |
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| Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of New South Wales and the ACT | |
| In office 29 September 2017 – 14 September 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Rev. Myung Hwa Park |
| Succeeded by | Rev. Faaimata Havea Hiliau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 June 1963 Sydney, Australia |
| Spouse | Fiona Hansford |
| Relations | Richard Hansford (father) Rupert Grove (grandfather) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Education | Newington College United Theological College, North Parramatta |
| Occupation | Minister |
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.