Editing Governor of Victoria (section)

==Role of governor==
The governor is appointed by the [[monarch of Australia|monarch]], on the [[Advice (constitutional law)|advice]] of the premier of Victoria, to act as the monarch's representative as head of state in Victoria.<ref name=Role>[http://www.governor.vic.gov.au/victorias-governor/role-of-the-governor Role of the governor]</ref> The governor acts "[[At His Majesty's pleasure]]", meaning that the term of the governor can be terminated at any time by the monarch acting upon the advice of the premier.

Since the passage of the [[Australia Act 1986|''Australia Acts 1986'']], it is the governor and not the monarch who exercises all the powers of the head of state and the governor is not subject to the direction or supervision of the monarch but acts upon the advice of the premier. Upon appointment, the governor becomes a [[viceroy]]. The governor's main responsibilities fall into three categories – constitutional, ceremonial and community engagement.<ref name=Role />