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The Governor of New South Wales is the representative of the monarch, King Charles III, in the state of New South Wales.In an analogous way to the Governor-General of Australia at the national level, the Governors of the Australian States perform constitutional and ceremonial functions at the state level.
Margaret Joan Beazley, AC, KC, (born 23 July 1951) is an Australian jurist who is the 39th and current governor of New South Wales, serving since 2 May 2019.She was the president of the New South Wales Court of Appeal, the first woman to hold the office, from March 2013 until February 2019.
Governor of the State when within their own State. Governors of the other (or all) States in order of appointment: Governor of New South Wales: Margaret Beazley (2 May 2019) Governor of Tasmania: Barbara Baker (16 June 2021) Governor of South Australia: Frances Adamson (7 October 2021) Governor of Queensland: Jeannette Young (1 November 2021)
The Government of New South Wales, also known as the NSW Government, is the executive state government of New South Wales, Australia. The government comprises 11 portfolios, led by a ministerial department and supported by several agencies.
The office of governor ("governor in chief" was an early title) is the oldest constitutional office in Australia. The title was first used with the Governor of New South Wales, and dates back to 1788 to the day on which the area (which is now the city of Sydney) became the first British settlement in Australia.
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The Governor, as representative of the Crown, is the formal repository of power, which is exercised by him or her on the advice of the Premier of New South Wales and the cabinet. The Premier and ministers are appointed by the Governor, and hold office by virtue of their ability to command the support of a majority of members of the Legislative ...
On retirement from law, Samuels became Chairman of the Law Reform Commission of New South Wales, a position he held until he was appointed governor in 1996. As Governor of New South Wales, he endured significant controversy over the decision not to reside in Government House, Sydney. Despite this he served with distinction and retired in March ...