A bill for a canon to Authorise use of a Prayer Book for Australia and for Related Purposes

Movers Newell, P.K.

That the Prayer Book for Australia Canon 1995 need not proceed as a Special Bill.

Ten members of the House of Laity indicated that they sought a vote by ballot.

The President announced that each House would vote by ballot.

The President announced that the result of the ballot according to Houses was:

House of Bishops 22 out of a possible 23
House of Clergy 87 out of a possible 101
House of Laity 84 out of a possible 101

The President announced that the motion was carried.

[The Right Reverend P.K. Newell]


Resolution year: 1995
Resolution number: 40/95