Premier of South Australia
Head of government for the state of South Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The premier of South Australia is the head of government in the state of South Australia, Australia. The Government of South Australia follows the Westminster system, with a Parliament of South Australia acting as the legislature. The premier is appointed by the governor of South Australia, and by modern convention holds office by virtue of their ability to command the support of a majority of members of the lower house of Parliament, the House of Assembly.
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Premier of South Australia | |
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Department of the Premier and Cabinet Government of South Australia | |
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Status | Head of government |
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Reports to | Parliament |
Seat | State Administration Centre 200 Victoria Square, Adelaide |
Appointer | Governor of South Australia by convention, based on appointee's ability to command confidence in the House of Assembly |
Term length | At the governor's pleasure contingent on the premier's ability to command confidence in the House of Assembly |
Constituting instrument | None (constitutional convention) |
Formation | 24 October 1856 |
First holder | Boyle Finniss |
Deputy | Deputy Premier of South Australia |
Salary | A$418,000[1] |
Website | www.premier.sa.gov.au |
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Peter Malinauskas is the current premier, having served since 21 March 2022.