An Introduction to the
Honorary  
  President

 The Model 
 Apex
 Succession
 Candidates
 Election
 Tenure
 Role
 Governors


 Advantages 
 It's Safe
 Above politics
 Community
 Independence
 Federation


 Resources 
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Governor-General and
State Governors

From top: Their excellences Bashir, Jackson and Bryce, state governors of NSW, SA and Queensland. All will be eligible to be Honorary President, if the model is adopted.

The Honorary President Model retains the office of Governor-General and each of the State Governors. The only difference is they are appointed through the Honorary President instead of the King or Queen.

These exemplary men and women continue their critical role as our constitutional umpires, making sure that governments follow the rules and respect democratic principles.

They also continue their ceremonial roles, upholding community values as well as uniting and developing the great tapestry that is modern Australian society.

And for our Army, Navy and Air Force, the Governor-General continues to be their commander-in-chief.

But will the Honorary President overshadow these roles? On the contrary, the Governor-General and six Governors will be in a better position than ever to do their work well.

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