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Your guide to the structures, organisations and key people in the Australian Government

Governor-General

The Governor-General is appointed by The King, on advice of the Prime Minister. State Governors are appointed by The King, on advice of individual state premiers. The Governor-General and the State Governors are The King's representatives in Australia.