Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia
| Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia | |
|---|---|
| Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General | |
| Appointer | Governor-General-in-Council |
| Term length | at the Governor-General's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Sir George Steward |
| Formation | 1903 |
The Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia and staff provide support to the Governor-General of Australia to enable the Governor-General to carry out their constitutional, statutory, ceremonial and public duties. Until 1903, a private secretary provided the support to the Governor-General, when the official secretary position was established. The position was abolished in 1928 after the Parliament moved from Melbourne to Canberra, but was recreated in 1931. The position was established by statute in its current form in 1984. Since 1 July 2024 the official secretary has been Gerard Martin.