Governor of South Australia

South Australian vice-regal representative of the Australian monarch

The Governor of South Australia is the representative in the Australian state of South Australia of Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. The Governor performs the same constitutional and ceremonial functions at the state level as does the Governor-General of Australia at the national level.

Governor of South Australia
Badge of the Governor of South Australia
Incumbent
Frances Adamson

since 7 October 2021
Office of the Governor
Executive Council of South Australia
StyleHis Excellency The Honourable
Reports toMonarch of Australia
ResidenceGovernment House, Adelaide
SeatAdelaide, South Australia
NominatorPremier of South Australia
AppointerMonarch of Australia
Term lengthAt Her Majesty's pleasure
Formation28 December 1836
First holderCaptain John Hindmarsh
DeputyLieutenant-Governor Brenda Wilson
WebsiteOffice of the Governor

The current governor is Frances Adamson.[1] The Governor's official residence is Government House, in Adelaide, the state's capital.

References change

  1. "Frances Adamson sworn in as South Australia Governor". Sky News. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.