Английская Википедия:Governor of South Australia
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The governor of South Australia is the representative in South Australia of the monarch of Australia, currently King Charles III. The governor performs the same constitutional and ceremonial functions at the state level as does the governor-general of Australia at the national level. In accordance with the conventions of the Westminster system of parliamentary government, the governor nearly always acts solely on the advice of the head of the elected government, the premier of South Australia. Nevertheless, the governor retains the reserve powers of the Crown, and has the right to dismiss the premier. As from June 2014, Queen Elizabeth II, upon the recommendation of the premier, accorded all current, future and living former governors the title 'The Honourable' for life.[1] The first six governors oversaw the colony from proclamation in 1836, until self-government and an elected Parliament of South Australia was granted in the year prior to the inaugural 1857 election.
The first Australian-born governor of South Australia was Major-General Sir James Harrison (appointed 1968), and most subsequent governors have been Australian-born. The first South Australian-born governor was Sir Mark Oliphant (appointed 1971), and the first Aboriginal governor was Sir Douglas Nicholls (appointed 1976).
The current governor is diplomat Frances Adamson who was sworn in at Government House, Adelaide on 7 October 2021,[2][3] replacing Hieu Van Le,[4] who held the role from 2014 to 2021.[5][6]
The governor's official residence is Government House, in Adelaide, the state's capital.
Role
Prior to self-government, the governor was responsible to the Government of the United Kingdom and was charged with implementing laws and policy. Currently, the governor is responsible for safeguarding the South Australian Constitution and facilitating the work of the Parliament and state government.
The governor exercises power on the advice of ministers, conveyed through the Executive Council. Constitutional powers bestowed upon the governor and used with the consent and advice of the Executive Council include:
- to appoint and dismiss ministers.
- exercising the prerogative of mercy.
- issuing regulations and proclamations under existing laws.
- giving royal assent to bills passed by Parliament.
- appointing judges, royal commissioners and senior public servants.
- dissolving Parliament and issuing writs for elections.
The governor additionally maintains 'reserve powers' which can be used without the consent of the Executive Council. These powers relate to the appointment and dismissal of ministers and Parliament.[7]
Governor's standard
The governor standard of South Australia is the same design as the British blue ensign with the Union Flag at the upper left quarter. On the right side, the State Badge of South Australia, comprising a piping shrike in a golden disc, is surmounted by the St. Edward's crown.
If the standard is flying at Government House, on a vehicle or at an event, this indicates that the governor is present.
- Past and present standards of the governor
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1870–1876
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1876–1904
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1904–1975
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1975–present
Governor's awards and commendations
Awards
The governor of South Australia supports outstanding achievers within the South Australian community through the presentation of a number of annual awards:[8]
- The Governor's Multicultural Awards recognise and celebrate South Australians who promote multiculturalism and increase the understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity in our community; administered by the Department of the premier and Cabinet through Multicultural Affairs. They are presented by the governor on the advice of an independent judging panel.[9]
- The Governor's Aboriginal Youth Awards recognise young Aboriginal South Australians, aged between 15 and 29 years, who are showing potential and determination to achieve success, or who are excelling in their chosen field in one of three areas: Sport, Arts and Higher Education; delivered through a partnership between the Department of the Premier and Cabinet’s Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation division and the Office of the Governor.
- The Governor’s Civics Awards for Schools provide the opportunity for young South Australians to develop their understanding of the role citizenship plays in a multicultural and democratic society. The inaugural awards in 2019 had two categories: an individual and a group award for Year 5 students; in 2020, they expanded to include students from Years 5–12.
Commendations
The governor also awards a series of commendations for excellence in the SACE year 12 exams, including:[10]
- Governor of South Australia Commendation – Excellence Award
- Governor of South Australia Commendation – Aboriginal Student SACE Excellence Award
- Governor of South Australia Commendation – Excellence in Modified SACE Award.
List of governors of South Australia
Administrators and lieutenant-governors
These people administered the government in the absence of the official governor.[11]
| Administrator | Term |
|---|---|
| George Milner Stephen | 1838 |
| Boyle Travers Finniss | 1854–55 |
| Lt.-Col. Francis Gilbert Hamley | 1868–69 |
| Major James Harwood Rocke | 1870 |
| Hon. Sir Richard Davies Hanson, Chief Justice | 1872–73 |
| Sir William Wellington Cairns, K.C.M.G | 1877 |
| Hon. Samuel James Way, Chief Justice, Lt.-Gov. | 1877 to 1915 (on 65 separate occasions) |
| Hon. James Penn Boucaut, Judge of Supreme Court | 1885, 1886, 1888, 1890, 1891, 1897 |
| Hon. William Henry Bundey, Judge of Supreme Court | 1888 |
| Hon. Sir George John Robert Murray, Chief Justice, Lt.-Gov. | 1916–24, 1926–42 (on 103 separate occasions) |
| Hon. Thomas Slaney Poole, Judge of Supreme Court | 1925 (on 2 occasions) |
| Hon. Sir Herbert Angas Parsons, Judge of Supreme Court | 1935 to 1942 (on 6 separate occasions) |
| Hon. Sir John Mellis Napier, Chief Justice, Lt.-Gov. | 1942 to 1973 (on 179 separate occasions) |
| Hon. Sir Herbert Mayo, Judge of Supreme Court | 1946 to 1965 (on 25 separate occasions) |
| Hon. Sir Geoffrey Sandford Reed, Judge of Supreme Court | 1951 to 1957 (on 5 separate occasions) |
| Hon. John Jefferson Bray, Chief Justice | 1968 to 1973 (on 8 separate occasions) |
| Hon. David Stirling Hogarth, Judge of Supreme Court | 1971 |
| Sir Walter Crocker, Lt.-Gov. | 1973 to 1982 (on 29 separate occasions) |
| Hon. Sir Condor Laucke, Lt.-Gov. | 1982 to 1992 (on 43 separate occasions) |
| Hon. Leonard James King, A.C., Chief Justice | 1987 |
| Hon. Dr. Basil Hetzel, Lt.-Gov. | 1992 to 2000 (on 32 separate occasions) |
| Hon. John Doyle, Chief Justice | 1999–2012 (on 10 separate occasions) |
| Hon. Bruno Krumins, Lt.-Gov. | 2000–2007 (on 60 separate occasions) |
| Hon. John William Perry, Judge of Supreme Court | 2002 |
| Hon. Hieu Van Le, Lt.-Gov. | 2007–2014 |
| Hon. Brenda Wilson, Lt.-Gov. | 2014–2022 |
| Hon. Dr James Muecke AM, Lt.-Gov. | 2022–February 2024 |
| Hon. Dr Richard Harris OAM, Lt-Gov.[12] | 9 February 2024– |
External links
References
Шаблон:Governors of South Australia Шаблон:Australian governors Шаблон:Representatives of the monarch in Commonwealth realms and Dominions Шаблон:Politics of South Australia
- ↑ SA Government Gazette
- ↑ Frances Adamson announced as South Australia's new governor, replacing Hieu Van Le – ABC News, ABC News, 19 May 2021
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Former refugee Hieu Van Le sworn in as South Australia's governor during official ceremony, ABC News, 1 September 2014.
- ↑ Hieu Van Le to be next SA Governor, from war-torn Vietnam to vice-regal post: ABC 26 June 2014
- ↑ Kevin Scarce appointed SA governor by Premier Mike Rann Шаблон:Webarchive, Press release, 3 May 2007, www.ministers.sa.gov.au
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web Файл:CC-BY icon.svg Text may have been copied from this source, which is available under a Attribution 3.0 Australia (CC BY 3.0 AU) licence.
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- ↑ 11,0 11,1 Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
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