You are uninformed or deliberately disingenuous (as always).
The selection of the Governor General is the responsibility of the Prime Minister, and the Australia Act "eliminated the remaining possibilities for the UK to legislate with effect in Australia, for the UK to be involved in Australian government, and for an appeal from any Australian court to a British court".
Sad to say, but the US has more influence on Australia than the UK these days.
Wait so the government is lying?
Can you explain this then?
http://www.gg.gov.au/governor-generals-role
The office of Governor-General was established by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.
The Governor-General is appointed by The Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister. After receiving the commission, the Governor-General takes an Oath of Allegiance and an Oath of Office to The Queen and issues a Proclamation assuming office.
The Governor-General’s appointment is at The Queen’s pleasure, that is, without a term being specified. In practice, however, there is an expectation that appointments will be for around five years, subject on occasion, to some extension.
However, there are some powers which the Governor-General may, in certain circumstances, exercise without – or contrary to – ministerial advice. These are known as the reserve powers. While the reserve powers are not codified as such, they are generally agreed to at least include:
The power to appoint a Prime Minister if an election has resulted in a ‘hung parliament’;
The power to dismiss a Prime Minister where he or she has lost the confidence of the Parliament;
The power to dismiss a Prime Minister or Minister when he or she is acting unlawfully; and
The power to refuse to dissolve the House of Representatives despite a request from the Prime Minister.
In addition, the Governor-General has a supervisory role to see that the processes of the Federal Executive Council are conducted lawfully and regularly.
In essence then, the Governor-General’s role is to protect the Constitution and to facilitate the work of the Commonwealth Parliament and Government. For example, before giving assent to legislation, the Governor-General must be satisfied that the proposed law has passed both Houses of Parliament and that the necessary certification from the Attorney-General has been obtained.
In summary, the Governor-General has many important constitutional, ceremonial and community duties to perform. For example, the Governor-General:
dissolves the Parliament and issues writs for new elections;
commissions the Prime Minister and appoints other Ministers after elections;
gives assent to laws when they have been passed by the two Houses of Parliament – the Senate and the House of Representatives**;
acts on the advice of Ministers through the Executive Council to issue regulations and proclamations under existing laws; to appoint Federal Judges; to appoint Australian Ambassadors and High Commissioners to foreign countries, to appoint other senior Government officials; to establish Royal Commissions of Inquiry; and other matters, as required by particular legislation;
authorises many other executive decisions by Ministers such as approving treaties with foreign governments.
Under Section 68 of the Constitution, the Governor-General is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force, although in practice he or she acts only on the advice of Ministers of the Government. The Minister for Defence is responsible for Australia’s defence policy.
The day-to-day administration and operation of the services are under the command of the Chief of the Defence Force and his officers.
Through the Executive Council, the Governor-General:
appoints the Chief of the Defence Force and the Chiefs of the three Armed Services; and
commissions officers in the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force.
As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor-General has an important ceremonial role to play. He or she attends military parades and special occasions such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, and presents Colours and other insignia to units of the Australian Defence Force.***
There are many other duties performed by the Governor-General. For example, he or she:
receives and entertains visiting Heads of State, Heads of Government and other prominent visitors to Australia;
opens new sessions of the Commonwealth Parliament;
receives the credentials of Ambassadors and most High Commissioners appointed to represent their countries in Australia;
conducts Investitures at which people receive Awards under the Australian Honours system for notable service to the community, or for acts of bravery; and
meets many Australian citizens and representatives or organisations acting in the life of the community.
Possibly the most visible role of the Governor-General, as the office has evolved over the years, is to encourage, articulate and represent those things that unite Australians as a nation. In this capacity, the Governor-General and his or her spouse:
travel widely throughout Australia visiting the capital cities, regional centres, rural districts, indigenous communities and disadvantaged groups;
may accept patronage of national, charitable, cultural, educational, and other organisations;
open conferences where topics of national importance are discussed – such as education, health, welfare, economic and rural issues;
attend services, functions, commemorations and exhibitions of local significance, lending their encouragement to individuals and groups who are making a substantial contribution to their communities and to the nation; and
send congratulatory messages to Australians who achieve significant milestones in their lives such as 100th birthdays and 50th wedding anniversaries.
The role of Governor-General differs from that of a State Governor in three ways. The Governor-General alone:
receives the credentials of foreign Ambassadors and High Commissioners to accredit them to represent their countries in Australia;
is Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force; and
is Chancellor of the Order of Australia, Australia’s unique system of honours and awards.
