Governor-General of Papua New Guinea

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The flag of the Governor-General of Papua New Guinea

The Governor-General of Papua New Guinea is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II, known in Tok Pisin as 'Missis Kwin', Papua New Guinea's head of state, performing the duties of the Queen in her absence. The current Governor-General of Papua New Guinea is Sir Paulias Matane.

Unlike other Commonwealth realms, the Governor-General of Papua New Guinea is nominated by the country's Parliament, rather than by its Prime Minister, as is the convention elsewhere. If the office of Governor-General becomes vacant, the Speaker of Papua New Guinea's National Parliament becomes acting Governor-General until a new appointment is made.

Governors-General of Papua New Guinea

• Sir John Guise (6 September 1975–March 1 1977)
• Sir Tore Lokoloko (1 March 1977–1 March 1983)
• Sir Kingsford Dibela (1 March 1983–1 March 1989)
• Sir Ignatius Kilage (1 March 1989–31 December 1989)
• Sir Serei Eri (27 February 1990–4 October 1991)
• Dennis Young (4 October 1991–18 November 1991) (acting)
• Sir Wiwa Korowi (18 November 1991–20 November 1997)
• Sir Silas Atopare (20 November 1997–20 November 2003)
• Bill Skate (21 November 2003–28 May 2004) (acting)
• Jeffrey Nape (28 May 2004–29 June 2004) (acting)
• Sir Paulias Matane (29 June 2004—)

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