List of Jewish governors of Australia
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 | [1] | |
| Sir Isaac Isaacs | Governor-General | 1931–1936 | [2] | |
| Sir Zelman Cowen | Governor-General | 1977–1982 | [2] | |
| Gordon Samuels | Governor of New South Wales | 1996–2001 | [3] | |
| Linda Dessau | Governor of Victoria | 2015–2023 | [4] |
See also
[edit]* List of Jewish members of Australian parliaments
References
[edit]- ^ Wilson, Paul D., "Cultural Advice", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 8 April 2021
- ^ a b "The Jews in Australia". Israel & Judaism Studies (IJS). Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Huxley, John (14 December 2007). "Recipients of governor's pleasure farewell Samuels with laughter". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Governor Linda Dessau". J-Wire. 5 July 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2021.