State or region
Governor of New South Wales
How it's filled
- In plain words
- Appointed by the King of Australia
- Exact method
- Appointed by the King of Australia on the advice of the Premier of New South Wales (Australia Act 1986 (Cth) s 7). Exercises the Crown's powers in the State.
- Chosen by
- King of Australia
- Seats
- 1
Who holds it now
- Margaret Beazley since May 2019 Report Source: governor.nsw.gov.au, checked (+3 more)
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org · checked selector linked to national King of Australia / Governor-General office (ids 54798/54799) loaded by the national agent, read 2026-10-12. For: Governor of New South Wales
- 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 New South Wales
- en.wikipedia.org · checked Wikipedia, States and territories of Australia, read 2026-10-12: legislature seat counts and incumbents. Fallback: Wikipedia, because the 8 parliament sites were not read individually; Victoria premier cross-checked against news reports of 28 July 2026, Tasmanian governor against govhouse.tas.gov.au, NT administrator against govhouse.nt.gov.au, WA Legislative Council size (37) against parliament.wa.gov.au profile page and the WA Government statement of 17 Nov 2021. For: Governor of New South Wales
- governor.nsw.gov.au · checked Government House NSW, home page and Vice Regal Program 11 October 2026, read 2026-10-12: Margaret Beazley AC KC is Governor of New South Wales (still in office). For: Margaret Beazley, current term
- govhouse.nt.gov.au · checked Government House Northern Territory, program highlights 27 February 2026: swearing-in of the Administrator. For: Margaret Beazley, current term
- govhouse.tas.gov.au · checked Government House Tasmania, Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells assumes office, 2026-06-17: Governor of Tasmania. For: Margaret Beazley, current term
- en.wikipedia.org · checked Wikipedia, States and territories of Australia, read 2026-10-12: governors, administrator, premiers and chief ministers with appointment dates. Fallback: Wikipedia, because the 8 government sites were not each read; checked against govhouse.tas.gov.au (Wells 17 June 2026), govhouse.nt.gov.au (Connolly 27 Feb 2026), news reports (Carroll 28 July 2026). Wikidata P6 is stale for Qld, NT and Vic and was not used for holders. For: Margaret Beazley, current term