Premier

The Premier is the head of the government of the state. They are the leader of the party that runs the state and they have responsibility for the actions of the government.

The territories have different powers to the states so they do not have a Premier but a Chief Minister.

To find out more about the NSW Premier visit the Premier’s website.

Photograph details: The first Premier of New South Wales, Stuart Alexander Donaldson, is sitting in the centre. Other Members are (left to right) Thomas Holt (Colonial Treasurer), William M. Manning (Attorney General), John B. Darvall (Solicitor General), George R. Nichols (Auditor General).