Agent-General for South Australia

Agent-General for South Australia
Coat of Arms of South Australia
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Incumbent
David Ridgway
since 19 July 2021
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
StatusQuasi-diplomatic representative
Reports toPremier of South Australia
SeatAustralia Centre, High Commission of Australia, London
NominatorPremier of South Australia
AppointerGovernor of South Australia
Term lengthNot exceeding five years
Constituting instrumentAgent-General Act, 1901 (SA)
PrecursorThe Agent-Generals Act, 1889 (SA)
Formation1856
First holderG. S. Walters
Salary$556,000 (2023/24)
WebsiteAgent-General's Website

The Agent-General for South Australia is the official representative of the State of South Australia to the United Kingdom. The position is a quasi-diplomatic representative responsible for representing the State to the Crown and promoting South Australia's trade and economic interests in the United Kingdom and Europe. In 1858, South Australia was the first Australian colonial government to appoint an Agent-General.