Governor-General of Australia
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The governor-general of the Commonwealth of Australia is the federal representative of the monarch of Australia, currently Charles III. The governor-general has many constitutional and ceremonial functions in the Australian political system, in which they have independent agency. However, they are generally bound by convention to act on the advice of the prime minister and the Federal Executive Council. They also have a significant community role, through recognising meritorious groups and individuals, bestowing honours and awards, attending public events, serving as a patron of local organisations, and representing the country as a whole. The current governor-general is Sam Mostyn, who has served in the role since 1 July 2024. Notable functions of the governor-general include giving royal assent to bills passed by both houses of parliament, issuing writs for elections, exercising executive authority on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, appointing government officials (including the prime minister, cabinet ministers, judges and ambassadors), acting as commander-in-chief of the Australian Defence Force (a largely ceremonial role), and bestowing Australian honours and awards...
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