‘Disappointed and shocked’: Scott Morrison distances himself from Hillsong pastor Brian Houston

Prime minister says Houston's resignation is entirely appropriate' after alleged inappropriate behaviour

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The prime minister, Scott Morrison, has distanced himself from his friend and mentor, Hillsong pastor Brian Houston, who has resigned from the church over allegedly inappropriate behaviour towards two women.

As recently as last year, Morrison publicly acknowledged the spiritual influence of Houston on his life, and in his maiden speech to parliament credited him with the pastoral work that helped guide his faith at an early age.