| Commander-in-Chief of The Australian Defence Force | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Style | Her Excellency Governor-General |
| Member of | 
Federal Executive Council (Australia) |
| Residence | Government House, Canberra |
| Seat |
Canberra |
| Nominator |
Prime Minister of Australia |
| Appointer |
Monarch of Australia on the advice of the
Prime Minister of Australia Governor General |
| First holder | John Hope |
| Salary | A$709,000 [a] |
| Website | https://www.gg.gov.au/ |
The commander-in-chief of the Australian Defence Force is a position established through the Constitution of Australia that is held by the governor-general of Australia. [2] The commander-in-chief commands the Australian Defence Force, however there is no requirement for the officeholder to have previous military service. The commander-in-chief acts on the advice of the prime minister of Australia, and the minister for defence and the chief of the defence force exercise "general control and administration" and "command" of the ADF respectively under the terms of the Defence Act 1903. [3] On 1 July 2024, Samantha Mostyn was inaugurated as the new commander-in-chief of the ADF, ex officio via her role as governor-general of Australia. [4] Mostyn is the second woman to hold the role, since Quentin Bryce exited her tenure of the role in 2014. [5]
Role
The role of the commander-in-chief is to, on the advice of the prime tminister of Australia, command the Australian Defence Force, its associated personnel, and activities. [3] The commander-in-chief hosts and attends ceremonies to decorate military personnel, attends military parades and displays. [6] The role is largely ceremonial, and a remnant from the former British Empire, as it acts on the advice of the prime minister, whilst being the federal representative of the monarch of Australia. [2] This effectively provides the officeholder with minimal powers de facto.
Although the governor-general is commander-in-chief, members of the ADF take an Oath of Allegiance to the monarch of Australia at present Charles III to serve them and resist their enemies.
Notes
- ^ This salary is paid via the role of Governor-General of Australia, and no extra entitlements or monetary benefit is paid for the role of Commander-in-Chief.
References
- ^ "Constitution of Australia, SECT 68 Command of naval and military forces". austlii.edu.au. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ a b "Governor-General - Parliamentary Education Office". peo.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ a b "Who is Australia's Commander-in-Chief?". Constitution Education Fund Australia. 2016-10-21. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ Press, Australian Associated (2024-04-02). "Sam Mostyn announced as next governor general of Australia". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ "First female prime minister and governor-general | Australia's Defining Moments Digital Classroom | National Museum of Australia". digital-classroom.nma.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
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^ corporateName=Commonwealth Parliament; address=Parliament House, Canberra.
"Chapter II. The Executive Government". www.aph.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
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| Commander-in-Chief of The Australian Defence Force | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Style | Her Excellency Governor-General |
| Member of |
Federal Executive Council (Australia) |
| Residence | Government House, Canberra |
| Seat |
Canberra |
| Nominator |
Prime Minister of Australia |
| Appointer |
Monarch of Australia on the advice of the
Prime Minister of Australia Governor General |
| First holder | John Hope |
| Salary | A$709,000 [a] |
| Website | https://www.gg.gov.au/ |
The commander-in-chief of the Australian Defence Force is a position established through the Constitution of Australia that is held by the governor-general of Australia. [2] The commander-in-chief commands the Australian Defence Force, however there is no requirement for the officeholder to have previous military service. The commander-in-chief acts on the advice of the prime minister of Australia, and the minister for defence and the chief of the defence force exercise "general control and administration" and "command" of the ADF respectively under the terms of the Defence Act 1903. [3] On 1 July 2024, Samantha Mostyn was inaugurated as the new commander-in-chief of the ADF, ex officio via her role as governor-general of Australia. [4] Mostyn is the second woman to hold the role, since Quentin Bryce exited her tenure of the role in 2014. [5]
Role
The role of the commander-in-chief is to, on the advice of the prime tminister of Australia, command the Australian Defence Force, its associated personnel, and activities. [3] The commander-in-chief hosts and attends ceremonies to decorate military personnel, attends military parades and displays. [6] The role is largely ceremonial, and a remnant from the former British Empire, as it acts on the advice of the prime minister, whilst being the federal representative of the monarch of Australia. [2] This effectively provides the officeholder with minimal powers de facto.
Although the governor-general is commander-in-chief, members of the ADF take an Oath of Allegiance to the monarch of Australia at present Charles III to serve them and resist their enemies.
Notes
- ^ This salary is paid via the role of Governor-General of Australia, and no extra entitlements or monetary benefit is paid for the role of Commander-in-Chief.
References
- ^ "Constitution of Australia, SECT 68 Command of naval and military forces". austlii.edu.au. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ a b "Governor-General - Parliamentary Education Office". peo.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ a b "Who is Australia's Commander-in-Chief?". Constitution Education Fund Australia. 2016-10-21. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ Press, Australian Associated (2024-04-02). "Sam Mostyn announced as next governor general of Australia". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ "First female prime minister and governor-general | Australia's Defining Moments Digital Classroom | National Museum of Australia". digital-classroom.nma.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
-
^ corporateName=Commonwealth Parliament; address=Parliament House, Canberra.
"Chapter II. The Executive Government". www.aph.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link)