AUSTRALIA ACT 1986 No. 142 of 1985 - SECT 7 Powers and functions of Her Majesty and Governors in respect of States

AUSTRALIA ACT 1986 No. 142 of 1985 - SECT 7

7. (1) Her Majesty's representative in each State shall be the Governor.

(2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4) below, all powers and functions of Her
Majesty in respect of a State are exercisable only by the Governor of the
State.

(3) Subsection (2) above does not apply in relation to the power to appoint,
and the power to terminate the appointment of, the Governor of a State.

(4) While Her Majesty is personally present in a State, Her Majesty is not
precluded from exercising any of Her powers and functions in respect of the
State that are the subject of subsection (2) above.

(5) The advice to Her Majesty in relation to the exercise of the powers and
functions of Her Majesty in respect of a State shall be tendered by the
Premier of the State.