Governor of Western Australia
vice-regal representative of the Australian monarch in Western Australia
The Governor of Western Australia is the representative in Western Australia of the Queen of Australia, Elizabeth II.
| Governor of Western Australia | |
|---|---|
 Badge of the Governor of Western Australia | |
| Office of the Governor Executive Council of Western Australia | |
| Style | His Excellency the Honourable |
| Reports to | Monarch of Australia |
| Residence | Government House, Perth |
| Seat | Perth, Western Australia |
| Nominator | Premier of Western Australia |
| Appointer | Monarch of Australia |
| Term length | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 6 February 1832 |
| First holder | Captain James Stirling |
| Deputy | Lieutenant-Governor Wayne Martin |
| Website | Office of the Governor |
As with the other governors of the Australian states, the Governor of Western Australia performs constitutional, ceremonial and community functions, including:
- presiding over the Executive Council;
- proroguing and dissolving the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council;
- issuing writs for elections; and
- appointing Ministers, Judges, Magistrates and Justices of the Peace.
The current governor is Kim Beazley. He succeeded Kerry Sanderson, who was the first woman to hold the position, in May 2018.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Kim Beazley named new governor of WA, capping distinguished career for ex-Labor leader". ABC News. 3 April 2018.
