Premier of New South Wales

The Premier of New South Wales is the head of government in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Government of New South Wales follows the Westminster system, with a Parliament of New South Wales acting as the legislature. The Premier is appointed by the Governor of New South Wales, and by modern convention holds office by virtue of his or her ability to command the support of a majority of members of the lower house of Parliament, the Legislative Assembly.

The current Premier is Mike Baird, the Leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party. His Deputy is Troy Grant, the Leader of the New South Wales National Party. Baird replaced Barry O'Farrell on 17 April 2014, after O'Farrell stood down as Premier.

Prior to Federation in 1901 the term "Prime Minister of New South Wales" was used, "Premier" was used from 1901.

List of Premiers of New South Wales

Living Former Premiers

As of April 2014, nine former Premiers are alive, the oldest being Tom Lewis (1975–76, born 1922). The most recent premier to die was Neville Wran on 20 April 2014 at age 87.