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Guy Green (judge)
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- This article is about the Australian judge and Governor. For the UK cinematographer and director, see Guy Green (filmmaker).
| Guy Stephen Montague Green | |
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24th Governor of Tasmania
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| In office October 2, 1995 – October 3, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Phillip Bennett |
| Succeeded by | Richard Butler |
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| Born | July 26, 1937 Launceston, Tasmania  Australia |
| Spouse | Rosslyn |
The Hon. Sir Guy Stephen Montague Green AC KBE CVO, (born July 26, 1937 in Launceston, Tasmania) 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. He was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania from 1973 until 2003, 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. 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.
He was knighted as a KBE in 1982, appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 1995 and appointed a CVO during Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Tasmania in 2002.
He and his wife Rosslyn were well-liked in Tasmania for the blend of friendly formality they brought to the office.
On retiring from the governorship, Sir Guy continued to contribute to Tasmania, as Chairman of Trustees of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
| Preceded by Phillip Bennett |
Governor of Tasmania 1995–2003 |
Succeeded by Richard Butler |