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Leading Liberal figures endorse an Indigenous governor-general

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Original article by Joe Kelly, Simon Benson
The Australian – Page: 3 : 23-Jan-24

Former NSW Liberal premier Barry Ó’Farrell has backed calls for Australia’s next governor-general to be either an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander, with the Coalition’s Indigenous Australians spokesman Julian Leeser also endorsing the idea. Leeser says Anthony Albanese should consult with Peter Dutton to ensure bipartisanship over a suitable Indigenous appointment, and while Opposition Indigenous Australians spokeswoman Jacinta Price said that race should not be a consideration when choosing the next governor-general, Ó’Farrell noted there has always been an element of symbolism in federal and state vice-regal appointments.

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Cosgrove to retire, G-G the PM’s pick

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Original article by Sam Buckingham-Jones
The Australian – Page: 1 & 9 : 5-Sep-18

Sir Peter Cosgrove has indicated he intends to retire as Governor-General when his five-year term ends in March. With the next federal election due before May, Bill Shorten recently asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison to extend Sir Peter’s term in office for six months or until after the election, stating this would allow an incoming prime minister to appoint a successor. However, Sir Peter’s comments indicate it will be the current government that makes that decision.

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