What Will I Learn
- The following information and activities will help you to understand the role of the NSW Governor who is the Head of State for NSW.
The Head of State
The Head of State is the person who represents a country or state at the highest level.
The Governor-General is the Head of State for all of Australia.
In NSW we also have a Head of State and this is the Governor of NSW.
The Governor is chosen by the Premier. They are then appointed by the King (His Majesty King Charles III) for five years to be his representative in NSW.
In Australia and in NSW we have a Head of State and a Leader of the Government. They are not the same person. The Leader of the Australian Government is called the Prime Minister. The leader of the NSW Government is called the Premier. In some countries, such as the United States and France, the Head of State is also the Leader of the Government.
The Governor of NSW
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC is the 39th Governor of New South Wales and the Head of State in NSW. She started her five year term on 2 May 2019.
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC
The table below describes the Governor’s role. It is divided into three areas: constitutional, ceremonial and community.
Constitutional Role |
The Governor’s constitutional role is written in the NSW Constitution and is the legal part of the Governor’s job which is to make sure that the state is run properly. The Governor:
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Ceremonial Role |
The Governor hosts ceremonies at Government House:
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Role in the Community |
The Governor’s important role in the community includes:
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The Governor of NSW Opening the Parliament in 2019
