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Encyclopedia > Governor-General of Australia. Governor-General of Australia. The Governor-General is the Representative of the Crown in the Commonwealth of Australia. He or she represents the Queen of Australia and, though not a head of state himself or herself, fulfils many of the functions possessed by heads of state. 1 Selection, Appointment and Role.
In 1931, the transformation was concluded with the appointment of the first Australian Governor-General, Isaacs, and the first British Representative in Australia, Ernest Crutchley. 1935 saw the appointment of the first British High Commissioner to Australia, Geoffrey Whiskard (in office 1936-1941).he constitution of Australia states that the governor-general is the representative of the monarch. Currently, letters patent from Queen Elizabeth II, dated 21 August 2008, also set out certain provisions relating to the governor-general.