Presbyterian Church of Australia Act 1901
1Basis of Union and Articles of Agreement to have effect of law
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1 Basis of Union and Articles of Agreement to have effect of law
*[Section 1 Amended by No. 36 of 1958, s. 5 ]*From and after the twenty-fourth day of July 1901, the Basis of Union and Articles of Agreement set forth in the schedule shall have the full force and effect of law; and, except as therein provided, nothing done in accordance with the provisions of the said Basis of Union and Articles of Agreement shall have the effect of divesting the Presbyterian Church of Tasmania, or any congregation, body, or person, or the trustees of the property of the Presbyterian Church of Tasmania, or the trustees or trustee for any such congregation, body, or person, of any property situated within the State of Tasmania or subject to the jurisdiction of that State, which is or shall be held in trust for any of the said Churches, or for any congregation or body in connection therewith.