Head of State: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Andrew PEARCE (since 1 February 2018) | Learn more »
Head of Government: Premier Joseph FARRELL (since 19 November 2019) | Learn more »
Cabinet: Executive Council consists of the governor, the Premier, 3 other ministers, the attorney general, and the finance secretary | Learn more »
Elections: The monarchy is hereditary; Governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party usually becomes Premier |