Whereas the constitution of the Church of England in Australia provides, in
chapter 11, for alteration thereof provided such alteration is made in
accordance with the provisions of that chapter.
And whereas the provisions of the said chapter have been complied with to give
effect to an alteration of the constitution changing to ‘Anglican Church of
Australia’ the name of the Church of England in Australia.
And whereas it is desirable that legislative recognition be given to the said
change of name and that legislative provision be made therefor accordingly.