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The Governor-General in Australia is appointed by the Queen, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, and is therefore the Queen's representative in Australia.
The role involves a variety of constitutional, ceremonial and community duties. The following duties are just a few undertaken in his/her capacity as Governor-General:
- dissolving the Parliament and issuing writs for new elections
- commissioning the Prime Minister and officially appointing other Ministers following elections
- giving assent to laws when they have been passed by the two Houses of Parliament
- appointing Ambassadors and High Commissioners overseas
- appointing other senior Government officials
- issuing Royal Commissions of Inquiry
- appointing the Chief of the Defence Force and the Chiefs of the three Armed Services, as well as appointing commissions officers in the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force
- attending military parades and occasions, such as ANZAC Day services
- receiving important overseas visitors such as Heads of State and Heads of Government
For more information on the role and responsibility of the Governor-General, see the website link below.
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∙ 13y agoThe Governor-General of New Zealand has three main roles:
1. Constitutional: they appoint and can dismiss the Prime Minister and his or her government, and sign Bills of parliament into law (Acts);
2. Community: the Governor-General is part of community groups;
3. Ceremonial: the Governor-General partakes in important ceremonies, representing New Zealand overseas and opening public buildings.
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