Commander-in-Chief (Australia)
The Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force is a position established through the Constitution of Australia that is held by the Governor-General of Australia. The Commander-in-Chief commands the Australian Defence Force, however there is no requirement for the officeholder to have previous military service. The Commander-in-Chief acts on the advice of the Prime Minister of Australia, and the Minister for Defence and the Chief of the Defence Force exercise "general control and administration" and "command" of the ADF respectively under the terms of the Defence Act 1903.
| Commander-in-Chief of The Australian Defence Force | |
|---|---|
| Style | His Excellency Governor-General |
| Member of | Federal Executive Council (Australia) |
| Residence | Government House, Canberra |
| Seat | Canberra |
| Nominator | Prime Minister of Australia |
| Appointer | Monarch of Australia on the advice of the Prime Minister of Australia |
| First holder | John Hope |
| Salary | $495,000 AUD |
| Website | https://www.gg.gov.au/ |
From 1 July 2024, Samantha Mostyn will be inaugurated as the new Commander-in-Chief of the ADF, ex officio via her role as Governor-General of Australia. Mostyn will be the second woman to hold the role, since Quentin Bryce exited her tenure of the role in 2014.