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Australia is made up of six states and two territories. Each State is led by a Premier (not a President) who generally is the head of the ruling party.
In 2013, the premier of New South Wales was Barry O'Farrell. O'Farrell resigned in 2014, to be replaced by M I've Baird.
There is a Governor of NSW, who represents the Queen. Professor Marie Bashir AC Professor Bashir, the first woman to be appointed Governor of NSW, took up her office on 1 March 2001.
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∙ 14y agoThe head of state of New South Wales is Queen Elizabeth II in her capacity as Queen of Australia, like all other states and territories of Australia. She is represented in New South Wales by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir.
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∙ 13y agoIn a state election held on 26 March 2011, Barry O'Farrell, of the Liberal Party of Australia, was elected Premier of NSW in a landslide victory. O'Farrell is the member for Ku-ring-gai. He is the first Liberal Premier of NSW since John Fahey was narrowly defeated in a state election in April 1995.
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∙ 9y agoIn 2014, the Premier of New South Wales is Mike Baird.
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∙ 15y agoThe Governor of NSW is Professor Marie Bashir AC. NSW does not have a Governor general, that is a federal post.
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∙ 13y agoThe leader of the government in each of Australia's states, including NSW, is the Premier.
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Who was the second governor of New South Wales?
The second Governor of New South Wales was Captain John Hunter.
Who is the Governor General of NSW?
The Governor-General has this position throughout Australia. Currently (2009), Australia's Governor-General is Quentin Bryce. However, the current Governor of New South Wales (not Governor-General) is Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO.
Who was the first governor of New South Wales?
The first Governor of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip, who also commanded the First Fleet.
Who was the early leader of New South Wales?
The first leader of the colony of New South Wales was Governor Arthur Phillip.
What was lachlan macquarie's job?
Governor of New South Wales
What did governor Philip do?
He was a britsh naval officer and was the first governor of new south wales
Who commanded the First Fleet and become the first Governor of New South Wales?
The first Governor of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip, who also commanded the First Fleet.
Who was the first governor of the colony of NSW?
The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Governor Arthur Phillip.
Who is the Governor of New South Wales?
The appointed royal governor of New South Wales is Professor Marie Bashir, whose term began on March 1, 2001 and will extend at least to February 2014.
What was New South Wales first called?
New South Wales originally came under the general name of New Holland.
When did James Cook become governor for New South Wales?
James Cook was never Governor of New South Wales. All he did was to chart the eastern coast, claim it for England and name it New South Wales. He died before the First Fleet was even considered, let alone established and sent to NSW.
When did Charles Fitzroy govern New South Wales?
Charles Fitzroy became Governor of New South Wales in 1846 and continued in this position until January 1855.
