Who is the governor of Western Australia? How do you address the governor of Western Australia?

On May 1, 2018, the Honourable Kim Beazley AC was sworn in as the 33rd Governor of Western Australia. Mr Beazley was born in Subiaco, attended Hollywood Senior High School, and graduated from the University of Western Australia with two degrees.

He was a member of the Australian Federal Parliament for nearly three decades and served as Ambassador to the United States of America for six years.

Mr Beazley had an outstanding career of public service, leadership, and representation of Australia prior to becoming Governor.

Mr Beazley was granted the Companion of the Order of Australia in 2009 for his contributions to the creation of government policies in the areas of defence and foreign affairs, as well as his advocacy for Indigenous people and community service.

The correct form of addressing the Governor of Western Australia is: The Honourable Kim Beazley AC Governor of Western Australia.

The Governor is addressed as ‘Governor’ at first, then as ‘Sir’ after that. At official occasions, the Governor shall be addressed as “Governor.”

The Governor’s wife, Ms Susie Annus, is addressed as ‘Ms Annus’ (pronounced “Ann-iss”).