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
Vaiben Louis Solomon Premier of South Australia 1899–1899 [1]
Sir Matthew Nathan Governor of Queensland 1920–1925 [2]
Sir Isaac Isaacs Governor-General 1931–1936 [3]
Sir Zelman Cowen Governor-General 1977–1982 [3]
Gordon Samuels Governor of New South Wales 1996–2001 [4]
Linda Dessau Governor of Victoria 2015–2023 [5]

See also

* List of Jewish members of Australian parliaments

References

  1. ↑ Donovan, Peter, "Solomon, Vaiben Louis (1853–1908)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 27 July 2023
  2. ↑ Wilson, Paul D., "Cultural Advice", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 8 April 2021
  3. 1 2 "The Jews in Australia". Israel & Judaism Studies (IJS). Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  4. ↑ Huxley, John (14 December 2007). "Recipients of governor's pleasure farewell Samuels with laughter". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  5. ↑ "Governor Linda Dessau". J-Wire. 5 July 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
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