Chapter Five - The General Assembly

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria is required to discharge specific duties and functions relating to the General Assembly of Australia, as set out in the Basis of Union and Articles of Agreement of the Deed of Union of 24 July 1901 and in subsequent lawful amendments.

Overtures are made from the Presbyterian Church of Victoria to the General Assembly of Australia only by the General Assembly, but a Presbytery under the jurisdiction of the Assembly may overture the Assembly to take such action.

The General Assembly transmits to the General Assembly of Australia such references as it determines and all appeals taken against its decisions in respect of matters which rightfully come under the jurisdiction of the General Assembly of Australia.

The General Assembly may petition the General Assembly of Australia in regard to any matter with which it may competently deal when:

1. no other constitutional approach is open;
2. the interests of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, or of some part of its work, or of some persons connected with it, are involved.