The title ‘the Honourable’ for Governors-General

Her Majesty The Queen has given approval for the title of ‘the Honourable’ to be granted to Australian Governors-General.

Governors-General will now be styled ‘Her/His Excellency the Honourable’ while in office and ‘the Honourable’ in retirement.

This entitlement applies retrospectively, as well as to the current and future holders of the office.

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet