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5 days ago · The governor-general of Australia is the head of the executive branch of the federal government, serving as the representative of the Australian monarch (currently Charles III). The position came into being on 29 October 1900, just prior to the adoption of the new national constitution and has been held by 27 people since then.
1 day ago · by Malcolm Mackerras. 21 May 2024. On Monday the first of July the office of Australia’s Governor-General will pass from General David Hurley to Ms. Samantha Mostyn, and I want to make my own contribution to the commentary on that event. I do so in the unusual circumstance of being one of the patrons of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy.
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3 days ago · The actual election date is determined by the Governor of each State, who acts on the advice of the State Premier. The Governors almost always act on the recommendation of the Governor-General, with the last independent Senate election writ being issued by the Governor of Queensland during the Gair Affair in 1974.
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2 days ago · Morrison was sworn in as the 30th prime minister at 6.14pm by the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove. Morrison led the coalition to its third election victory on May 18, 2019. By then, he had overtaken the terms of five prime ministers: Frank Forde, Earle Page, John McEwen, Arthur Fadden and Chris Watson.
2 days ago · act .gov .au. The Australian Capital Territory ( ACT ), known as the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) until 1938, is a federal territory of Australia. Canberra, the capital city of Australia, is situated within the territory. It is located in southeastern Australian mainland as an enclave completely within the state of New South Wales.
2 days ago · On Monday the first of July the office of Australia’s Governor-General will pass from General David Hurley to Ms. Samantha Mostyn, and I want to make my own contribution to the commentary on that event. I do so in the unusual circumstance of being one of the patrons of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy.
5 days ago · In the afternoon, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of Mr Tom Pearce, Minister-Consul and Consul-General, met with members of the Australian Embassy, Jakarta. Then, the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley, as guests of Her Excellency Ms Penny Williams PSM, Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, attended a wreath laying ceremony at the ...
