Is governor same as premier?

A Governor is not the same as a Premier in Australia.

Premiers and chief ministers of Australia’s states and territories are the executive leaders of the country’s six states and two self-governing territories.

The Premier is the government’s senior representative and spokesperson; he or she is usually the government’s most prominent Parliamentary performer, and he or she sets the tone and direction of the government. The Premier directs and coordinates the Ministers’ work and has more authority than any other Minister over all elements of the Cabinet and Government’s actions.

A Governor on the other hand is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Premier. The  Governor follows the Premier’s, Ministers’, and Executive Council’s advice.

The Governor’s responsibilities are varied and include Responsibilities under the Constitution, Ceremonial responsibilities, Participation in the community on behalf of the state, and advocacy.

Western Australia’s constitution designates a Governor to represent the Sovereign (now Queen Elizabeth II) as Head of State. Each Australian state is led by a Governor, with the Commonwealth of Australia overseen by a Governor-General.