Presbyterian Church (Proposals for Union with other Churches) Act 1972

If—

an application is made under section 5; and

the General Assembly resolves to enter into union with another church or other churches;

the General Assembly shall refer the application to a commission consisting of—

2 groups, each of the same number, one group representing persons who have voted in favour of the union and the other group representing persons who have voted to remain in membership of the Presbyterian Church of Australia; and

3 independent persons acceptable to both of those groups;

who shall be appointed by the General Assembly.

The General Assembly shall appoint 1 of the persons referred to in subsection (1) (d) to be chairperson of the commission.