Grant Stevens Appointed South Australia's Next Governor
South Australia's police commissioner Grant Stevens will become the state's next governor from December 9.
Stevens has served as Commissioner since 2015 and will replace Frances Adamson, whose five-year term ended. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas made the announcement this morning after King Charles confirmed the appointment.
Stevens will be sworn in on December 9, 2026, and will formally step down from the commissioner's role on October 23. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he served as the state's emergency coordinator.
- 2015
- Commissioner since
- 37th governor
- Position number
- December 9, 2026
- Sworn in date
- Frances Adamson
- Predecessor
Why it mattersOne of the state's senior law enforcement officers moves into South Australia's ceremonial and civic leadership role.
AustraliaSouth Australia's state governor is a key ceremonial post and head of the state's civic identity. Stevens' appointment marks a significant leadership change affecting the state's public institutions.
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