State or region
The Crown in Western Australia
Governs Western Australia
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The Governor is the King's representative in Western Australia. Under the State Constitution the Governor acts on the advice of the Premier and ministers, except for rare reserve powers.
Who sits on it
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Governor of Western Australia
Appointed by the King of Australia
- CD Chris Dawson Governor of Western Australia · since July 2022
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- wa.gov.au · checked WA Government media statement, Western Australia enters era of electoral equality, 2021-11-17, read 2026-10-12: single statewide Legislative Council electorate of 37 members. For: Governor of Western Australia
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- govhouse.tas.gov.au · checked Government House Tasmania, Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells assumes office, 2026-06-17: Governor of Tasmania. For: Chris Dawson as Governor of Western Australia
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