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[–] 6 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

They apparently have the authority to fire all of Australia's parliament. -If I understand correctly, Australia has also not had another government shutdown since, either.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago*

    The UK monarchy have no such power under Australia's Constitution.

    Constitutional duties

    The Governor-General has specific constitutional and statutory powers. The Governor-General acts on the advice of Ministers who are responsible to Parliament (and ultimately, through elections, the Australian people).

    Key constitutional duties include:

    - Presiding over the Federal Executive Council
    - Facilitating the work of the Commonwealth Parliament and Government
    - Dissolving Parliament and issuing writs for a Federal election
    - Commissioning the Prime Minister; appointing Ministers and Assistant Ministers; and swearing-in other statutory positions
    - Holding and possibly exercising the Reserve Powers.
    

    Under the Australian Constitution, the only action performed by The King is the appointment of the Governor-General (on the advice of the Australian Prime Minister).

    Source -- https://www.gg.gov.au/about-governor-general/role-governor-general

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