[2] Stuart has generated attention within the Anglican Church of Australia for his social justice activism.
[4] He actively supported the LGBTIQA+ community in campaigns calling for an end to conversion practices.
[8] He resumed administration of the diocese on 1 December 2016 prior to Thompson's resignation as bishop on 31 May 2017 due to bullying.
[9] He was elected as the Bishop of Newcastle by the diocesan synod on 25 November 2017 and was installed on 2 February 2018.
[2] He was consecrated as a bishop on 2 February 2009 by Archbishop Peter Jensen at Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle.