The Synod of Victoria and Tasmania is the entity of the Uniting Church in Australia covering the states of Victoria and Tasmania. It is one of six geographically-based Synods of the church. When the Uniting Church was created in 1977, there were separate Synod of Victoria and Synod of Tasmania which merged on 22 June 2002.
The leader of the Synod is the moderator elected to the position for a period of three years. Rev Sharon Hollis became Moderator of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania on 3 June 2016.
The Uniting Church has a series of inter-related councils, which do not strictly represent a hierarchy. The National Assembly is responsible for issues of doctrine. Each state has a Synod which is responsible for theological education and property. Presbyteries are responsible for the selection and oversight of ministers.
Presbyteries
A synod may relate to a number of Presbyteries (regional councils) within its bounds. The Synod of Victoria and Tasmania encompasses eight presbyteries:
When the Uniting Church in Australia was created in 1977, there were more presbyteries. There were three in the Synod of Tasmania and fourteen in the Synod of Victoria.