The Governor General is the representative of the Australian government to the Monarch of Britain. The Governor General is appointed by the government of Australia. The role of Governor General was inaugurated in Australia in NSW in 1946 but, after each colony was granted its own Governor, fell into disuse until Federation of the colonies/states in 1901. The first act of the newly appointed Governor General, John Hope, was to officially appoint the inaugural Prime Minister, Edmund Barton. On 5 Sep 2008, Quentin Bryce was sworn in as Australia's Governor General, the first woman to serve as Queen Elizabeth's representative in Australia.
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Who represents Queen Elizabeth the second when she is not in Australia？-Well, when Queen Elizabeth the second isn't in Australia, representation can vary depending on the circumstances. Usually, it could be senior members of the royal family or appointed representatives with the necessary authority and standing. Maybe it could be Prince Charles or other close family members who have been given specific roles and responsibilities for such occasions. Oh, and it might also involve trusted officials or dignitaries designated for specific events or matters. It really depends on the nature and requirements of the situation at hand.
