Ministers of State.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Provision: 64
Source language: English
Recorded status: in force

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The Governor-General may appoint officers to administer such departments of State of the Commonwealth as the Governor-General in Council may establish. Such officers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor-General. They shall be members of the Federal Executive Council, and shall be the Queen’s Ministers of State for the Commonwealth.

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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution · legislation.gov.au · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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