Sir Guy Stephen Montague Green, AC,KBE,CVO (born 26 July 1937) is a retired Australian judge who served as the Governor of Tasmania from 1995 to 2003. He was the first Tasmanian-born governor of the state, although not the first Australian-born.
Green 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.[citation needed]
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.[2] Hollingworth later announced that he would not be returning to the position. Green served as administrator until Michael Jeffery took office in August 2003.[3] He retired afterwards and was replaced as Tasmanian governor by Richard Butler.
Green was a member (1975-1980) of the Australian Board of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and during this period was the Tasmanian Chairman for the Award.[citation needed]
Honours, awards and styles
Guy Green (1939–1973)
The Hon. Mr Justice Green (1973–1982)
The Hon. Sir Guy Green, KBE (1982–1994)
The Hon. Sir Guy Green, AC, KBE (1994–1995)
His Excellency the Hon. Sir Guy Green, AC, KBE, 24th Governor of Tasmania (1995–2000)
His Excellency the Hon. Sir Guy Green, AC, KBE, CVO, 24th Governor of Tasmania (2000–2003)
The Hon. Sir Guy Green, AC, KBE, CVO (2003–Present)