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Governor of Western Australia

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Governor of Western Australia
Badge of the Governor of Western Australia
Incumbent
Kim Beazley AC

since 1 May 2018
Office of the Governor
Executive Council of Western Australia
StyleHis Excellency the Honourable
Reports toMonarch of Australia
ResidenceGovernment House, Perth
SeatPerth, Western Australia
NominatorPremier of Western Australia
AppointerMonarch of Australia
Term lengthAt Her Majesty's pleasure
Formation6 February 1832
First holderCaptain James Stirling
DeputyLieutenant-Governor Wayne Martin
WebsiteOffice of the Governor

The Governor of Western Australia is the representative in Western Australia of the Queen of Australia, Elizabeth II.

As with the other governors of the Australian states, the Governor of Western Australia performs constitutional, ceremonial and community functions, including:

The current governor is Kim Beazley. He succeeded Kerry Sanderson, who was the first woman to hold the position, in May 2018.[1]

References

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  1. "Kim Beazley named new governor of WA, capping distinguished career for ex-Labor leader". ABC News. 3 April 2018.