State or region
Governor of South Australia
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 South Australia (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
- Richard Harris Acting Report Source: governor.sa.gov.au, checked
Previous holders
- Frances Adamson October 2021 to October 2026
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 South Australia
- 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 South Australia
- 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 South Australia
- governor.sa.gov.au · checked Government House South Australia, Daily Program 7, 8 and 9 October 2026 and home page, read 2026-10-12: Dr Richard Harris SC OAM is Administrator of the State performing the Governor's duties since Adamson's term ended 6 October 2026 (acting). For: Richard Harris, current term
- governor.sa.gov.au · checked Government House South Australia, home page news "Governor-Designate", read 2026-10-12: "Frances Adamson AC, whose term as Governor concluded on 6 October 2026"; successor Grant Stevens to be sworn in 9 December 2026. Sets end_date. For: Frances Adamson, past term
- govhouse.nt.gov.au · checked Government House Northern Territory, program highlights 27 February 2026: swearing-in of the Administrator. For: Frances Adamson, past term
- govhouse.tas.gov.au · checked Government House Tasmania, Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells assumes office, 2026-06-17: Governor of Tasmania. For: Frances Adamson, past 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: Frances Adamson, past term