Guy Green

Who is Guy Green?

Sir Guy Stephen Montague Green, AC, KBE, CVO was the Governor of Tasmania from 1995 to 2003. He was the first Tasmanian-born governor of the state, although not the first Australian-born.

Guy Green was born in Launceston, and attended the Launceston Church Grammar School. He studied Law at the University of Tasmania's Hobart Campus, graduating with honours in 1960. He was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania from 1973 until 1995, the culmination of a distinguished career in law in Tasmania, which saw him serve as a magistrate from 1971 to 1973.

He was also heavily involved in the University of Tasmania, serving as Chancellor before his appointment as Governor. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University in 1996. Sir Guy was also Chancellor of the Australian Priory of the Order of St John of Jerusalem before assuming Vice-Regal office.

On 11 May 2003, the Governor-General Peter Hollingworth stood aside following a controversy about his past handling of child abuse allegations. Green, the longest serving state governor, was appointed Administrator of the Commonwealth, or in effect acting Governor-General. Hollingworth later announced that he would not be returning to the position. Green served as Administrator until Michael Jeffery took office in August 2003. He retired afterwards and was replaced as Tasmanian Governor by Richard Butler.