The Remuneration Authority sets an annual salary for the Governor-General and the annuity for former Governors-General and their surviving spouses.
Governor-General's remuneration
The Remuneration Authority sets the salary for the Governor-General. Separately, the Prime Minister sets the Governor-General’s allowance.
Former Governors-General annuity
The Remuneration Authority sets the annuity for former Governors-General and their surviving spouses.