Hillsong Church will launch an independent review of its financial structure and systems to ensure the organisation can carry out its religious mission in the wake of allegations of fraud and extravagant spending
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The Tasmanian MP said church money was used “to do the kind of shopping that would embarrass a Kardashian” and that Hillsong was “breaking numerous laws in Australia and around the world relating to fraud, money laundering and tax evasion”. Dooley, who took over as head of the church from Houston last March, said Hillsong’s “full focus is to be a mission-driven church … we will do whatever is necessary to investigate these [allegations]”.
Dooley defended himself against allegations made by Wilkie about his use of church funds on business class flights and gifts.Credit:The pastor said he had made clear to the board, when he became global senior pastor, that he would not travel alone, to ensure the health of his marriage and family. Dooley said he was disappointed Wilkie had used parliamentary privilege to make allegations against him and that it was “un-Australian” not to have contacted the church to seek an explanation for the spending.
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