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| Governor-General of Australia | |
|---|---|
 Flag of the Governor-General of Australia | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | Government House, Canberra |
| Nominator | Prime Minister of Australia |
| Appointer | Monarch of Australia |
| Term length | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 1 January 1901 |
| First holder | John Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun |
| Website | gg.gov.au |
The Governor-General of Australia is the representative of the Monarch of Australia, currently Charles III. The Governor-General is appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister. The role of the Governor-General is both ceremonial and constitutional, acting as the de facto head of state of Australia.
History[edit | edit source]
The office of the Governor-General was established on 1 January 1901, when the Commonwealth of Australia was formed. The first Governor-General was John Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun. Initially, the Governor-General was a British subject, but since 1965, all Governors-General have been Australian citizens.
Duties and Functions[edit | edit source]
The Governor-General performs a variety of ceremonial, constitutional, and community duties. These include:
- Giving Royal Assent to legislation passed by the Parliament of Australia
- Summoning and dissolving the parliament
- Appointing ministers, judges, and ambassadors
- Acting as Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force
- Representing Australia at home and abroad
Appointment[edit | edit source]
The Governor-General is appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister. The term of office is at the monarch's pleasure, but it is typically around five years.
Residence[edit | edit source]
The official residence of the Governor-General is Government House, Canberra, also known as Yarralumla. There is also an official residence in Sydney, known as Admiralty House.
List of Governors-General[edit | edit source]
- John Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun (1901–1903)
- David Hurley (2019–present)
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Monarch of Australia
- Prime Minister of Australia
- Parliament of Australia
- Australian Defence Force
- Government House, Canberra
- Admiralty House, Sydney
Categories[edit | edit source]
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