The Governors of Australian States

State Governors

Who is she?

They are representatives of the Queen, on in each state.

They are delegated by the Queen her role in the one of the State Parliaments.

They are delegated by the Queen, her role in the executive of one of the State Government's.

They are the Chairperson of their State's Executive Council.

They holds the reserve powers of the Queen for their state.

They take part in ceremonies and community events. This is an interview with the Queensland Governor where he discusses this. Here is another.

How do they become and remain State Governors?

Who appoints them? - The Queen.

Who can fire them? - The Queen.

Who can advise the Queen which person to pick as Governor? The State Premier - An example from Queensland.

Who can advise the Queen to fire the Governor? The State Premier.

What Power does the Governor General have?

He can use the powers of the Queen in the federal parliament.

He can use the powers of the Queen in the executive of the federal government.

List of State Governors in Australia

The Governor of Queensland

The Governor of New South Wales

The Governor of Victoria

The Governor of Tasmania

The Governor of South Australia

The Governor of Western Australia