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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos

Republican Margaret Gardner to be king’s representative in Victoria as governor

Margaret Gardner speaks to the media as Daniel Andrews looks on
Monash University vice-chancellor Margaret Gardner speaks to the media after Victorian premier Daniel Andrews announced she will be the state’s next governor. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAP

Victoria’s premier, Daniel Andrews, has admitted that he omitted to tell King Charles that his pick for the state’s new governor is a self-confessed republican.

Andrews on Monday announced that Prof Margaret Gardner, now the vice-chancellor of Monash University, will become the 30th governor of Victoria after Linda Dessau’s term ends on 30 June. She has vowed to work hard to uphold the constitutional responsibilities of the position.

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