and a Governor was appointed by the British government to exercise executive authority over the colony, to represent the monarch who was permanently based in London and to perform the same constitutional and representational functions at state level, which the Governor Gene...
Following the Hawke Labor government’s re-election on July 11, 1987, the 35th Parliament was opened by the Governor-General, Sir Ninian Stephen, on September 14, 1987. Address by Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephen at the Opening of the 35th Parliament. Honourable Members of the Parliament of...
Before the Writ for a referendum can be issued by the Governor-General, a Bill has to be passed by both Houses of Parliament (or one House twice) describing the proposed changes. In the next month all Parliamentarians are to be divided into two case committees, one in favour of, and th...
This mix of interpretation has led to some notable constitutional conflicts over the years, most notably in 1975 when the Governor-General, Sir John Kerr,dismissed the Whitlam Government. The role of theHigh Courthas also been pivotal, especially since the 1920s. It is widely believed that the...
He also said that the Labor Party recognized China's important role in tackling global challenges and is willing to exert consistent efforts to boost bilateral ties, he said. On Thursday, Li held talks with Turnbull. He also met with Australian Governor-General Peter Cosgrove. Li and Turnbull ...
Section 58 of the Public Service Act requires appointments to be made by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister after a report has been provided by the Secretary of the Department of the Prime and Cabinet in consultation with the APS Commissioner and the relevant Minister. ...
(son of South Australia’s first governor, Sir John Hindmarsh), and Sir John Jeffcott (the first judge appointed to South Australia’s Supreme Court) were aboard South Australian when it wrecked. Once the vessel went hard aground, a boat was lowered and the passengers and their luggage were...
and is not diverted by judicial duties", Renwick recommended that the IPC be a retired judge of the Federal Court or the Supreme Court of a state or territory, appointed by the Governor General, on the advice of the Attorney-General, following mandatory consultation on the appointment...
Abbott declined to criticize Bishop — a veteran Liberal who has been described as his political mentor — but said her resignation tendered to the Governor-General was the “right thing by the parliament, by the government and by the people of Australia.” ...
Bashir retired on 1 October 2014, and was succeeded as governor by General David Hurley. Birthplace: Narrandera, Australia Mark Gregory Pegg Age: 62 Mark Gregory Pegg (born 1963) is an Australian professor of medieval history, currently teaching in the United States at Washington University in ...