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Executive branch Norfolk Island, in 35 editions.
The entry for Norfolk Island published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 24 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- British monarch,
- governor general of Australia,
- administrator,
- Executive Council (cabinet)
British monarch, governor general of Australia, administrator, Executive Council (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general of Australia,
- administrator,
- Executive Council (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
- represented by Administrator H. B. MACDONALD (since NA 1989),
- who is appointed by the Governor General of Australia
- Head of Government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister John Terence BROWN (since NA)
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Assembly:
- last held 1989 (held every three years);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (9 total) percent of seats by party NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor general of Australia, administrator, Executive
Council (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Administrator H.
B. MACDONALD (since NA 1989), who is appointed by the Governor General of
Australia
Head of Government:
Assembly President and Chief Minister John Terence BROWN (since NA)
Legislative Assembly:
last held 1989 (held every three years); results - percent of vote by party
NA; seats - (9 total) percent of seats by party NA
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Assembly:
- last held 1989 (held every three years);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (9 total) percent of seats by party NA
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general of Australia,
- administrator,
- Executive Council (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
- represented by Administrator A. G. KERR (since NA 1990),
- who is appointed by the Governor General of Australia
- Head of Government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister John Terence BROWN (since NA)
Legislative Assembly:
last held 1989 (held every three years); results - percent of vote by party
NA; seats - (9 total) percent of seats by party NA
British monarch, governor general of Australia, administrator, Executive
Council (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Administrator H. A.B. MACDONALD G. KERR (since NA 1989), 1990), who is appointed by the Governor General of
Australia
Head of Government:
Assembly President and Chief Minister John Terence BROWN (since NA)
Legislative Assembly:
last held 1989 (held every three years); results - percent of vote by party
NA; seats - (9 total) percent of seats by party NA
The entry for Norfolk Island did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
- represented by Administrator Alan Gardner KERR (since NA April 1992),
- who is appointed by the Governor General of Australia
- head of government:
- Assembly President David Ernest BUFFETT (since NA May 1992)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Administrator Alan Gardner KERR (since NA April 1992),
who is appointed by the Governor General of Australia
head of government: Assembly President David Ernest BUFFETT (since NA
May 1992)
cabinet: Executive Council
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch;
- the queen and Australia are represented by Administrator Alan Gardner KERR (since NA April 1992) who was appointed by the governor general of Australia
- head of government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister John Terrence BROWN (since NA) was elected for not more than three years by the Legislative Assembly
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of executive members of the Legislative Assembly
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since (of the United Kingdom since 6
February 1952), 1952) is a hereditary monarch; the queen and Australia are
represented by Administrator Alan Gardner KERR (since NA April 1992), 1992)
who is was appointed by the Governor General governor general of Australia
head of government: Assembly President David Ernest BUFFETT and Chief Minister John
Terrence BROWN (since NA NA) was elected for not more than three yearsMay 1992) by the Legislative Assembly
cabinet: Executive Council is made up of executive members of the
Legislative Assembly
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952); the queen and Australia are represented by Administrator Alan Gardner KERR (since NA April 1992)
- head of government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister David Earnest BUFFETT (since NA 1995)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of executive members of the Legislative Assembly
- elections :
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia;
- chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years;
- election last held NA May 1995 (next to be held NA May 1998)
- election results :
- David Earnest BUFFETT elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (of of the United Kingdom since UK (since 61952) is a hereditary monarch; 1952);
the queen and Australia are
KERR (since NA April 1992)who was appointed by the governor general of Australiahead of government: Assembly President and Chief Minister John DavidTerrence BROWN Earnest BUFFETT (since NA) was elected for not more than three years NA 1995)
by the Legislative Assembly
cabinet: Executive Council is made up of executive members of the
Legislative Assembly
elections : the queen is a hereditary monarch; administrator appointed
by the governor general of Australia; chief minister elected by the
Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years; election
last held NA May 1995 (next to be held NA May 1998)
election results : David Earnest BUFFETT elected chief minister;
percent of Legislative Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952); the queen and Australia are represented by Administrator A.J. MESSNER (since NA)
- head of government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister David Earnest BUFFETT (since NA 1995)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly;
- the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the Administrator
- elections:
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia;
- chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years;
- election last held NA May 1995 (next to be held NA May 1998)
- election results:
- David Earnest BUFFETT elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote-NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952);
the queen and Australia are represented by Administrator Alan Gardner A.J. MESSNERKERR (since NA April 1992) NA)
head of government: Assembly President and Chief Minister David
Earnest BUFFETT (since NA 1995)
cabinet: Executive Council is made up of executive members four of the nine members of
the Legislative Assembly Assembly; the council devises government policy andelections : acts as an advisor to the Administrator
elections: the queen is a hereditary monarch; administrator appointed
by the governor general of Australia; chief minister elected by the
Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years; election
last held NA May 1995 (next to be held NA May 1998)
election results : results: David Earnest BUFFETT elected chief minister;
percent of Legislative Assembly vote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator A. J. MESSNER (since 4 August 1997)
- head of government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister George Charles Smith (since 30 April 1997)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly;
- the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the Administrator
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia;
- chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years;
- election last held 30 April 1997 (next to be held by May 2000)
- election results:
- George Charles Smith elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote--NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952);queen UK
and Australia are represented by Administrator A.J. A. J. MESSNERNA)
4 August 1997)
head of government: Assembly President and Chief Minister David GeorgeEarnest BUFFETT Charles Smith (since NA 1995) 30 April 1997)
cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of
the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and
acts as an advisor to the Administrator
elections: the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; administrator appointed
governor general of Australia; chief minister elected by the
Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years; election
election last held NA May 1995 30 April 1997 (next to be held NA by May 1998) 2000)
election results: David Earnest BUFFETT George Charles Smith elected chief minister;
percent of Legislative Assembly vote-NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator A. J. MESSNER (since 4 August 1997)
- head of government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister George Charles SMITH (since 30 April 1997)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly;
- the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the Administrator
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia;
- chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years;
- election last held 30 April 1997 (next to be held by May 2000)
- election results:
- George Charles SMITH elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK
head of government: Assembly President and Chief Minister GeorgeSmith SMITH (since 30 April 1997)
cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of
elections: the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the
election results: George Charles Smith SMITH elected chief minister;vote--NA vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator Anthony J. MESSNER (since 4 August 1997) head of government: Assembly President and Chief Minister Ronald Coane NOBBS (since 23 February 2000) cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly;
- the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the Administrator elections: the monarch is hereditary;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia;
- chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years;
- election last held 23 February 2000 (next to be held by March 2003) election results: Ronald Coane NOBBS elected chief minister;
- percent of Legislative Assembly vote - NA%
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator A. Anthony J. MESSNER (since 4 August 1997)George Charles SMITH Ronald Coane NOBBS (since 30 April 1997)23 February 2000) cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the Administrator30 April 1997 23 February 2000 (next to be held by May 2000)March 2003) election results: George Charles SMITH Ronald Coane NOBBS elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote - NA NA%
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator Anthony J. MESSNER (since 4 August 1997)
- election results:
- Geoffrey Robert GARDNER elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote - NA%
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia;
- chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years;
- election last held 29 November 2001 (next to be held by December 2004)
- head of government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister Geoffrey Robert GARDNER (since 5 December 2001)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly;
- the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator Anthony J. MESSNER (since 4 August 1997) head of government: Assembly President and Chief Minister Ronald Coane NOBBS (since 23 February 2000) cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members
election results: Geoffrey Robert GARDNER elected chief minister; percent of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the Administrator Assembly vote - NA%
elections: the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia; chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years; election last held 23 February 2000 29 November 2001 (next to be held by March 2003) election results: Ronald Coane NOBBS elected chief minister; percent December 2004)
head of Legislative government: Assembly vote - NA% President and Chief Minister Geoffrey Robert GARDNER (since 5 December 2001)
cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator Grant TAMBLING (since 1 November 2003)
- head of government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister Geoffrey Robert GARDNER (since 5 December 2001)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly;
- the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia;
- chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years;
- election last held 29 November 2001 (next to be held by December 2004)
- election results:
- Geoffrey Robert GARDNER elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator Anthony J. MESSNER Grant TAMBLING (since 4 August 1997) 1 November 2003)election results: head of government: Assembly President and Chief Minister Geoffrey Robert GARDNER elected chief minister; percent (since 5 December 2001)
cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly vote - NA% Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
elections: the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia; chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years; election last held 29 November 2001 (next to be held by December 2004)head of government: Assembly President and Chief Minister election results: Geoffrey Robert GARDNER (since 5 December 2001) elected chief minister; percent of
cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine membersthe Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator Grant TAMBLING (since 1 November 2003)
- head of government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister Geoffrey Robert GARDNER (since 5 December 2001)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly;
- the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia;
- chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years;
- election last held 20 Ocotber 2004 (next to be held by December 2007)
- election results:
- Geoffrey Robert GARDNER elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote - 17.2%
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator Grant TAMBLING (since 1 November 2003)
head of government: Assembly President and Chief Minister Geoffrey Robert GARDNER (since 5 December 2001)
cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
elections: the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia; chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years; election last held 29 November 2001 20 Ocotber 2004 (next to be held by December 2004) 2007)
election results: Geoffrey Robert GARDNER elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote - NA 17.2%
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator Grant TAMBLING (since 1 November 2003)
- head of government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister Geoffrey Robert GARDNER (since 5 December 2001)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly;
- the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia;
- chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years;
- election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held by December 2007)
- election results:
- Geoffrey Robert GARDNER elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote - 17.2%
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by Administrator Grant TAMBLING (since 1 November 2003)
head of government: Assembly President and Chief Minister Geoffrey Robert GARDNER (since 5 December 2001)
cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
elections: the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia; chief minister elected by the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years; election last held 20 Ocotber October 2004 (next to be held by December 2007)
election results: Geoffrey Robert GARDNER elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote - 17.2%
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
- head of government:
- Administrator Grant TAMBLING (since 1 November 2003)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly;
- the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); the UK and Australia are represented by the Australian governor general
head of government: Administrator Grant TAMBLING (since 1 November 2003)head of government: Assembly President and Chief Minister Geoffrey Robert GARDNER (since 5 December 2001)cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia; chief minister elected by Australia and represents the Legislative Assembly for a term of not more than three years; election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held by December 2007) monarch and Australia
election results: Geoffrey Robert GARDNER elected chief minister; percent of Legislative Assembly vote - 17.2%
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
- head of government:
- Acting Administrator Owen WALSH (since October 2007)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly;
- the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
head of government: Acting Administrator Grant TAMBLING Owen WALSH (since 1 November 2003) October 2007)
cabinet: Executive Council is made up of four of the nine members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
- head of government:
- Acting Administrator Owen WALSH (since October 2007)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of 4 of the 9 members of the Legislative Assembly;
- the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
head of government:
Acting Administrator Owen WALSH (since October 2007)
cabinet:
Executive Council is made up of four 4 of the nine 9 members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
- head of government:
- Administrator Owen WALSH (since October 2007)
- cabinet:
Executive Council made up of 4 of the 9 members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
head of government:Acting Administrator Owen WALSH (since October 2007)
cabinet:
Executive Council is made up of 4 of the 9 members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
- head of government:
- Administrator Owen WALSH (since October 2007)
- cabinet:
Executive Council made up of 4 of the 9 members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
head of government:
Administrator Owen WALSH (since October 2007)
cabinet:
Executive Council made up of 4 of the 9 members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
- head of government:
- Administrator Neil POPE (since 1 April 2012)
- cabinet:
Executive Council made up of 4 of the 9 members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a two year term and represents the monarch and Australia
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
head of government:
Administrator Owen WALSH Neil POPE (since October 2007) 1 April 2012)
cabinet:
Executive Council made up of 4 of the 9 members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a two year term and represents the monarch and Australia
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general
- head of government:
- Administrator Gary HARDGRAVE (since 1 July 2014)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council consists of 4 Legislative Assembly members
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
chief of state:
head of government:Neil POPE Gary HARDGRAVE (since 1 April 2012) July 2014)
cabinet:made up consists of 4 of the 9 members of the Legislative Assembly; the council devises government policy and acts as an advisor to the administrator Assembly members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a two year 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
The same text in 4 editions, 2017 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia General Sir Peter COSGROVE (since 28 March 2014)
- head of government:
- Administrator Eric HUTCHINSON (since 1 April 2017)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council consists of 4 Legislative Assembly members
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General of the Australian governor general Commonwealth of Australia General Sir Peter COSGROVE (since 28 March 2014)
head of government: Administrator Gary HARDGRAVE Eric HUTCHINSON (since 1 July 2014) April 2017)
cabinet: Executive Council consists of 4 Legislative Assembly members
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia General David HURLEY (since 1 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Administrator Eric HUTCHINSON (since 1 April 2017)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council consists of 4 Legislative Assembly members
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia General Sir Peter COSGROVE David HURLEY (since 28 March 2014) 1 July 2019)
head of government: Administrator Eric HUTCHINSON (since 1 April 2017)
cabinet: Executive Council consists of 4 Legislative Assembly members
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
The same text in 3 editions, 2022 to 2024.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia General David HURLEY (since 1 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Administrator Eric HUTCHINSON (since 1 April 2017)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council consists of 4 Legislative Assembly members
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia General David HURLEY (since 1 July 2019)
head of government: Administrator Eric HUTCHINSON (since 1 April 2017)
cabinet: Executive Council consists of 4 Legislative Assembly members
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia General Sam MOSTYN (since 1 July 2024)
- head of government:
- Administrator George PLANT (since 1 June 2023)
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia General David HURLEY Sam MOSTYN (since 1 July 2019) 2024)
head of government: Administrator Eric HUTCHINSON George PLANT (since 1 April 2017) June 2023)
cabinet: Executive Council consists of 4 Legislative Assembly memberselections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
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