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Order of Malta Australia Attends ACU Interfaith Breakfast at Parliament House

25/11/2025 


Nearly 250 faith and community leaders, together with parliamentarians, gathered in Canberra on Tuesday for the 9th Australian Catholic University Interfaith Breakfast held at Parliament House.

The Order of Malta Australia was represented by twenty members, including Australian Association President John Murphy, Vice-President Daniel Kwok, Chancellor Frank Zipfinger, and National Hospitaller Frank Testa.

This annual gathering plays a vital role in promoting interfaith dialogue, strengthening mutual respect, and reinforcing a shared commitment to democratic values among political, community, and faith leaders.

This year’s keynote addresses were delivered by ABC journalist Geraldine Doogue and Order of Malta member and ACU Vice-Chancellor Professor Zlatko Skrbis, who offered thoughtful reflections on faith, public life, and the importance of dialogue in today’s society.

The Australian Association

The Australian Association, formed in 1974, currently has in excess of 300 members and aspirant members across every State and Territory of Australia. We also have ongoing and strong links with the Order’s National Associations throughout the Asia Pacific Region including in Singapore and the Philippines and with members of the Order in New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand and Korea. The Order of Malta is committed to serving Our Lords the Poor and Sick worldwide and has done so for over 900 years. This website shares with you the history, mission and current activities of the Order of Malta in Australia, and provides links to the work of the Order world-wide.