Linda Dessau

The Honourable
Linda Dessau
AC CVO
Dessau in 2019
29th Governor of Victoria
In office
1 July 2015 – 30 June 2023
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
PremierDaniel Andrews
LieutenantMarilyn Warren (2015–2017)
Ken Lay (2017–2021)
James Angus (2021–2023)
Preceded byAlex Chernov
Succeeded byMargaret Gardner
Personal details
BornLinda Marion Dessau
(1953-05-08) 8 May 1953
East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Spouse
Tony Howard
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(m. 1982)​
Children2 sons
EducationSt Catherine’s School
University of Melbourne
ProfessionJurist, barrister
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Linda Marion Dessau AC CVO (born 8 May 1953) is an Australian jurist and barrister who served as the 29th governor of Victoria from 2015 to 2023. She was the first female and the first Jewish holder of the office. She was previously a judge of the Family Court of Australia from 1995 to 2013.

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