His family moved to Bullengarook during his teenage years,[2] He attended at St Dominic’s Primary School, East Camberwell, All Hallows Primary School Balwyn, and Marcellin College Bulleen.

[1] Bennet studied economics and administration and worked for the Commercial Bank of Australia.

[1] His consecration and installation, first scheduled for 20 October, was postponed because of restrictions on public gatherings due to COVID-19.

[5] He received his episcopal consecration on 8 December 2020 from Peter Comensoli, Archbishop of Melbourne.

[6] Pope Francis named him a member of the Dicastery for the Clergy on 23 March 2023.