State or region
Governor of Tasmania
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 Tasmania (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
- Caroline Wells since June 2026 Report Source: govhouse.nt.gov.au, checked (+2 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 Tasmania
- 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 Tasmania
- 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 Tasmania
- govhouse.nt.gov.au · checked Government House Northern Territory, program highlights 27 February 2026: swearing-in of the Administrator. For: Caroline Wells, 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: Caroline Wells, 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: Caroline Wells, current term