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When exercising the executive power of the Commonwealth, in accordance with long established constitutional practice, the Governor-General acts on the advice of Ministers who are responsible to the Parliament. That advice is conveyed through the Federal Executive Council. The Governor-General presides at meetings of the Executive Council which are attended by at least two Members of the Executive Council.
 
When exercising the executive power of the Commonwealth, in accordance with long established constitutional practice, the Governor-General acts on the advice of Ministers who are responsible to the Parliament. That advice is conveyed through the Federal Executive Council. The Governor-General presides at meetings of the Executive Council which are attended by at least two Members of the Executive Council.
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The Governor-General is also Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Forces, although in practice the Minister for Defence and Chief of the Defence Force exercise military command and control.
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The Governor-General is also Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Forces, although in practice the Minister for Defence and Chief of the Defence Force exercise military control and command.
    
===Administrator of the Commonwealth===
 
===Administrator of the Commonwealth===
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