Role of the Lieutenant Governor

The office of Lieutenant-Governor was created in 1838 to act as a deputy to the first Governor of South Australia, Captain John Hindmarsh.

The Lieutenant-Governor is appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Premier of South Australia.

Sir Samuel Way Lieutenant Governor and Chief Justice of South Australia conducting a foundation stone ceremony for the new Prospect Masonic Hall on April 4 1914

The office of Lieutenant-Governor

The office of Lieutenant-Governor was created in 1838 to act as a deputy to the first Governor of South Australia, Captain John Hindmarsh.

The Lieutenant-Governor is appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Premier of South Australia.

Appointment as Lieutenant-Governor of itself confers no powers or functions, except that the appointee is the first person to be called to act as the Vice Regal representative in the absence of the Governor.

The Lieutenant-Governor may act as administrator of the State at the request of the Premier if the Governor is on extended leave or if the office is vacant.

If the Lieutenant-Governor is not available, the Chief Justice is the next in line to be appointed.

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