Anglican Church of Australia Constitution Act 1973
5The Constitution
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5 The Constitution
(1) The Constitution , which came into force on 1st January 1962, is continued in force.
(2) Subject to subsection (3) , the articles and provisions of the Constitution and any canons and rules made under or by virtue or in pursuance thereof are as therein provided binding –
(a) on the bishops, clergy, and laity being and as members of the Church in the Diocese; and
(b) for all purposes connected with or in any way relating to the property of the Church.
(3) A canon or rule that contravenes any law or statute in force for the time being in this State has to the extent of the contravention no force or effect.