The governor-general of Australia is the representative of the monarch of Australia,currently King Charles III. They have many constitutional and ceremonial roles in the Australian political system,in which they act independently,not as monarch's delegate or agent. They also have a significant community role,through recognising meritorious individuals and groups,and representing the nation as a whole. The current governor-general is Sam Mostyn.
Major General Philip Michael Jeffery,was a senior Australian Army officer and vice-regal representative. He was the 28th governor of Western Australia from 1993 to 2000,and the 24th governor-general of Australia,serving from 2003 to 2008.
Anthony Murray Gleeson is an Australian former judge who served as the 11th Chief Justice of Australia,in office from 1998 to 2008.
Sir Daryl Michael Dawson,is a former Australian judge who served as a Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1982 to 1997. Before being appointed to the High Court,he served for periods as a legal officer in the Royal Australian Navy and as Solicitor-General of Victoria.
Sir Anthony Frank MasonHonFAIB DistFRSN is an Australian judge who served as the ninth Chief Justice of Australia,in office from 1987 to 1995. He was first appointed to the High Court in 1972,having previously served on the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Paul Newton is an Australian artist. He has won the Archibald Prize Packing Room Prize twice:in 1996 with a portrait of radio announcer John Laws CBE;and,again in 2001 with a portrait of characters Roy Slaven and HG Nelson.
General Sir Phillip Harvey Bennett,was a senior officer of the Australian Army who served as Chief of the Australian Defence Force from 1984 to 1987,and later as Governor of Tasmania from 1987 to 1995.
Sir Frank Walters Kitto,,Australian judge,was a Justice of the High Court of Australia.
Sir Laurence Whistler Street,was the 14th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales. He was the third generation of the Street family to serve in these viceregal offices and the youngest since 1844. Street fought in World War II and became a commander in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve and an honorary colonel in the Australian Army Reserve.
Sir Leslie James Herron was a prominent Australian barrister,judge,Chief Justice and Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales. Biographer Martha Rutledge describes him as being "interested,interesting and with a lively sense of humour",but that he "conducted his court with consideration,dignity and mercy". The ferry The Lady Herron was named after his wife.
Robert James Ellicott,was an Australian barrister,politician and judge. He served as Solicitor-General of Australia (1969–1973) before entering the House of Representatives at the 1974 federal election as a member of the Liberal Party. He held senior ministerial office in the Fraser government,serving as Attorney-General (1975–1977),Minister for Home Affairs (1977–1980),the Capital Territory (1977–1980),and Home Affairs and the Environment (1980–1981). He retired from politics to be appointed to the Federal Court of Australia,serving as a judge from 1981 to 1983.
Sir Nigel Hubert Bowen,was a Canadian-born Australian lawyer,politician and judge. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served in the House of Representatives from 1964 to 1973,representing the New South Wales seat of Parramatta. He held senior ministerial office in multiple Coalition governments,serving as Attorney-General,Minister for Education and Science (1969–1971),and Minister for Foreign Affairs (1971–1972). After the Coalition lost the 1972 election he was an unsuccessful candidate to replace William McMahon as Liberal leader,losing to Billy Snedden by a single vote. After leaving politics he served as the inaugural chief justice of the Federal Court of Australia (1976–1990).
Sir (John) Mostyn Hanger was a judge in Queensland,Australia. He was Chief Justice of Queensland and Administrator of Queensland.
Stephen John Gageler is an Australian judge and former barrister. He has been a Justice of the High Court of Australia since 2012 and was appointed Chief Justice of Australia in 2023. He previously served as Solicitor-General of Australia from 2008 to 2012. He is a graduate of the Australian National University and Harvard Law School and was a barrister in private practice before his appointment as solicitor-general.
Sir Henry Edward Manning,KBE QC was an Australian lawyer and politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for 25 years from 1932 to 1958 and also served as the Attorney General and Vice-President of the Executive Council from 1932 to 1941.
