2. Dr Barry Newman asked -

(a) Recognising that Section 5 of the General Synod Prayer Book for Australia Canon 1995 does not convey the power to permit the Synod to adopt the Canon but prohibit the use of parts of A Prayer Book for Australia (APBA), are there any means currently available by which the Synod could adopt the Canon but prohibit the use of parts of APBA?

(b) If the answer is "yes", what are these means?

(c) If the answer is "no", what processes would be required that would provide the Synod with the power to so act?

To which the President replied -

This question is out of order under Standing Order 27 because it seeks a legal opinion. This is a question which could be asked of the mover in relation to consideration of the bill for the General Synod - Prayer Book For Australia Canon 1995 Adopting Ordinance 1996 at the appropriate time.