Ordinances
Below is a list of ordinances enacted by the Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Tasmania. To download an ordinance as a PDF file just click on the relevant title. You will then be able to read the ordinance on your computer or print it.
As stated in the disclaimer, please note that these files are as accurate as we can make them but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Note also that page numbers will sometimes be slightly different from the original because reformatting may have been necessary for publication in PDF format. For an authoritative printed version please contact the Registrar's Personal Assistant.
Name of ordinances and year last amended
1995 - A Prayer Book for Australia
2000 - Administration of The Diocese
1993 - Admission of Children to Holy Communion
1999 - Adoption of Canons
1997 - Age Qualification and Retirement
2008 - Anglican Chaplaincy Tasmania
1995 - Anglican Development Fund
1999 - Anglican Mission Tasmania
2002 - Anglican Mission Tasmania Ordinance Repeal
2008 - Assessment Authorisation
2008 - Assistant Bishops
1993 - Australian Prayer Book
2000 - Bishop's Retirement and Election
1947 - Burial Grounds
2009 - Canons of General Synod Adopted or Assented to by the Synod
2003 - Cathedral
1993 - Church Ordinances Interpretation
2009 - Clerical Licences
2009 - Closure of a Church Building
1993 - Diocesan Children's Homes
2009 - Diocesan Council
2000 - Diocesan Mission Support Team
1997 - Diocesan Officers' Appointment
1993 - Diocesan Remuneration Commission
1993 - General Synod Representation
2007 - Ministry and Tribunal
2002 - Ministry Council
1998 - Ministry Fund
1993 - Ordination
2009 - Parish Administration
2009 - Professional Standards for the Protection of Children and Adults from Sexual Misconduct
2006 - Protocol for Professional Standards for the Protection of Children and Adults from Sexual Misconduct
2000 - Rationalisation of Church Buildings
2009 - Safe Church Communities
1998 - Superannuation
2009 - Standing Resolutions of Synod
2003 - Variation of Trusts
2009 - Youth Involvement in Synod