Question: who was the first governor of new south wales
Answer: Governor of New South Wales Badge of the Governor of New South Wales Standard of the Governor of New South Wales Incumbent David Hurley AC , DSC ( Retd ) since 2 October 2014 Office of the Governor Executive Council of New South Wales Style His Excellency Residence Government House , Sydney Nominator Premier of New South Wales Appointer Australian monarch Term length At Her Majesty 's pleasure Formation 7 February 1788 First holder Arthur Phillip Salary $181 555 ( AUD ) Website Office of the Governor