Appellate Tribunal Determinations
WANGARATTA BLESSING SERVICE – TWO REFERENCES UNDER SECTION 63(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION
Opinion of the Appellate Tribunal dated 11 November 2020 relating to the Primate’s reference of his own motion and at the request of 25 members of the General Synod
Wangaratta Blessing Service Opinion – 11 November 2020
Details of the reference and submissions can be accessed here.
NEWCASTLE DISCIPLINE ORDINANCE – TWO REFERENCES UNDER SECTION 63(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION
Opinion of the Appellate Tribunal dated 11 November 2020 relating to the Primate’s reference of questions raised by the Bishop of Newcastle and by 25 members of the General Synod
Newcastle Clergy Discipline Ordinance Opinion – 11 November 2020
Details of the reference and submissions can be accessed here.
Archbishop Geoffrey Smith, Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia has provided a statement in response to the Appellate Tribunal Opinions on the Wangaratta Blessing Service and Newcastle Discipline Ordinance – dated 11 November 2020.
AFFILIATED CHURCHES ORDINANCE 2005 OF THE DIOCESE OF SYDNEY – REFERENCE UNDER SECTION 63(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION
Opinion of the Appellate Tribunal dated 26 November 2018 relating to the Primate’s reference of questions raised by the Diocese of Newcastle in relation to the Diocese of Sydney’s Affiliated Churches Ordinance 2005.
Affiliated Churches Ordinance Reference Opinion 26 November 2018
BISHOP ADMINISTRATORS AND THE HOUSE OF BISHOPS
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 25 August 2017 relating to the Primate’s referral pursuant to s 63 of the Constitution concerning questions raised by the Diocese of Newcastle in regard to the membership of bishop administrators in the House of Bishops.
Bishop Administrators and the House of Bishops – Full text 25 August 2017
APPEAL OF KEITH FRANCIS SLATER TO THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA APPELLATE TRIBUNAL
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 19 January 2017 concerning the Appeal of Keith Francis Slater in regard to the determinations made by or on behalf of the Diocese of Grafton leading to the deposition of the Appellant from Holy Orders.
Appeal of Keith Francis Slater – Full text at 19 January 2017
SPECIAL TRIBUNAL CANON 2007 & OFFENCES CANON AMENDMENT CANON 2007 – REFERENCE UNDER SECTION 30(C)(III) OF THE CONSTITUTION
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 8 September 2010 in references under Section 30(c)(iii) of the Constitution in questions raised by the opinion of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney concerning the Special Tribunal Canon 2007 & the Offences Canon Amendment Canon 2007 and reasons for decision.
Special Tribunal Canon 2007 and Offences Canon Amendment Canon 2007 – Full text 8 September 2010
NATIONAL REGISTER CANON 2007, SPECIAL TRIBUNAL CANON 2007 & OFFENCES CANON AMENDMENT CANON 2007 – REFERENCE UNDER SECTION 30(C)(III) OF THE CONSTITUTION
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 8 March 2010 in references under Section 30(c)(iii) of the Constitution in questions raised by the opinion of the Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney concerning the National Register Canon 2007, the Special Tribunal Canon 2007 & the Offences Canon Amendment Canon 2007 and reasons for decision.
National Register Canon 2007, Special Tribunal Canon 2007, Offences Canon Amendment Canon 2007 – Full text 8 March 2010
ADMINISTRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER BY PERSONS OTHER THAN A PRIEST OR PRESBYTER
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dates 10 August 2010 concerning the ability of deacons and lay persons to administer the Holy Communion
Reference concerning the administration of Holy Communion and the Lord’s Supper by persons other than a Priest or Presbyter – Appellate Tribunal Report to Primate & Reasons of the Tribunal Full text 10 August 2010
Reference concerning the administration of Holy Communion and the Lord’s Supper by persons other than a Priest or Presbyter – Supplementary Submissions of Applicants to be read in conjunction with Reference concerning the administration of Holy Communion and the Lord’s Supper by persons other than a Priest or Presbyter – Supplementary Submissions of Applicants – Supporting Exhibits 16 December 2009
Reference concerning the administration of Holy Communion and the Lord’s Supper by persons other than a Priest or Presbyter – Submission by Applicants and The Documents Book lodged by the Applicants, 18 November, 2009
Reference concerning the administration of Holy Communion and the Lord’s Supper by persons other than a Priest or Presbyter – Report of Preliminary Conference and Directions Hearing Full text 20 August 2009
Reference concerning the administration of Holy Communion and the Lord’s Supper by persons other than a Priest or Presbyter – Submissions of First Supporting Party Full text 13 August 2009
Reference concerning the administration of Holy Communion and the Lord’s Supper by persons other than a Priest or Presbyter – Letter from the Primate to the President Full text 26 June 2009
WOMEN BISHOPS
Determination concerning the Reference on Women Bishops Full transcript of report to Primate 28 Sept 2007
Media Release concerning the Reference on Women Bishops Primate’s media release 28 Sept 2007
SPECIAL TRIBUNAL CANON 2004 & NATIONAL REGISTER CANON 2004
Constitutional Questions about The Special Tribunal Canon 2004 & the National Register Canon 2004 Media Release 16 April 2007
Determination concerning the Special Tribunal Canon 2004 & the National Register Canon 2004 Full transcript 4 April 2007
CONDUCT OF CHURCH SERVICES
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 24 December 1997 in a reference made pursuant to Section 63 of the Constitution concerning various matters to do with the conduct of church services.
CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION BY DEACONS OR LAY PERSONS
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 24 December 1997 in a reference made pursuant to Section 63 of the Constitution concerning diaconal and lay presidency.
Celebration of Holy Communion by Deacons or Lay Persons
ORDINATION OF A WOMAN TO THE ORDER OF PRIESTS OR CONSECRATION OF A WOMAN TO THE ORDER OF BISHOPS
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 28 November 1991 in references made pursuant to Section 63 of the Constitution concerning the permissibility of the ordination of women as priests or bishops.
Ordination of Woman to Order of Priests or to Order of Bishops
“ORDINATION OF WOMEN TO THE OFFICE OF PRIEST ACT 1988” OF THE SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF MELBOURNE
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 2 November 1989 in a reference made pursuant to Section 63 of the Constitution concerning the validity of the Ordination of Women to the Office of Priest Act 1988 of the Synod of the Diocese of Melbourne.
Ordination of Women to the Office of Priest Act 1988 of Melbourne Diocese
WOMEN DEACONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF GENERAL SYNOD AND “CONSTITUTION ALTERATION (DEACONS AND THE HOUSES OF GENERAL SYNOD) ACT 1987” OF THE SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE OF MELBOURNE
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 6 June 1989 in a reference made pursuant to Section 17(5) of the Constitution concerning the extension of membership of General Synod to women deacons upon the passing of Canon 22 1985 of the General Synod, and whether the Act entitled “Constitution Alteration (Deacons and the Houses of General Synod) 1987” of the Synod of the Diocese of Melbourne constitutes an assent to General Synod Bill No 2 1985.
Women Deacons and Membership of GS & Constitution Alteration Act 1987 of Melbourne Diocese
ORDINATION OF WOMEN TO THE OFFICE OF DEACON CANON 1985
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 27 February 1987 in a reference made pursuant to Section 31 of the Constitution concerning the consistency of General Synod Canon 18 1985 with the Fundamental Declarations or the Ruling Principles of the Constitution.
Ordination of Women to the Office of Deacon Canon 1985
ADMISSION OF WOMEN TO HOLY ORDERS RE PRAYER BOOK USAGE
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 14 August 1985 in a reference made pursuant to Sections 1,2, 3, 4 and 74(6) of the Constitution concerning the permissibility of the ordination of women to the office of deacon by the bishop of a diocese using the Book of Common Prayer or An Australian Prayer Book.
Admission of Women to Holy Orders re Prayer Book Usage
ADMISSION OF WOMEN TO HOLY ORDERS
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 9 April 1981 in a reference made pursuant to Sections 4 and 74 of the Constitution concerning proposed legislation for amendments to these Sections to enable the making of a canon to authorise the ordaining of women.
Admission of Women to Holy Orders
MARRIAGE OF DIVORCED PERSONS AND ADMISSION OF WOMEN TO HOLY ORDERS
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 8 February 1980 in a reference made pursuant to Resolution 10 of the 1977 General Synod concerning consistency with the Fundamental Declarations of the Constitution and the solemnization of marriage of a divorced person; also Resolution 28 of the 1977 General Synod concerning consistency with the Constitution and admission of women to Holy Orders.
Marriage of Divorced Persons and Admission of Women to Holy Orders
AN AUSTRALIAN PRAYER BOOK
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 22 December 1976 in a reference made pursuant to Section 4 of the Constitution concerning the proposed An Australian Prayer Book Canon.
THE MARRIAGE OF DIVORCED PERSONS CANON 1973
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 25 September 1974 in a reference made pursuant to sections 31 and 59(1) of the Constitution concerning the Provisional Marriage of Divorced Persons Canon 1973.
The Marriage of Divorced Persons Canon 1973
PERMITTED DEVIATIONS UNDER SECTION 4 OF THE CONSTITUTION
Determination of the Appellate Tribunal dated 18 September 1972 in a reference made pursuant to Section 4 of the Constitution concerning matters such as conduct of church services and vesture of clergy.