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List of Jewish governors of Australia

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There have been a number of Jews to take up the position of governor of one of the states or Governor-General of Australia. This role is as the representative of the monarch in Australia.

Image Name Position Years served Source
Sir Matthew Nathan Governor of Queensland 1920–1925
Sir Isaac Isaacs Governor-General 1931–1936
Sir Zelman Cowen Governor-General 1977–1982
Gordon Samuels Governor of New South Wales 1996–2001
Linda Dessau Governor of Victoria 2015–2023

See also

* List of Jewish members of Australian parliaments

References

  1. Wilson, Paul D., "Cultural Advice", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 8 April 2021
  2. ^ "The Jews in Australia". Israel & Judaism Studies (IJS). Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  3. Huxley, John (14 December 2007). "Recipients of governor's pleasure farewell Samuels with laughter". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  4. "Governor Linda Dessau". J-Wire. 5 July 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
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