Dame Marie Roslyn Bashir AD, CVO is the former and second longest-serving Governor of New South Wales. Born in Narrandera, New South Wales, Professor Bashir graduated from the University of Sydney in 1956 and held various medical positions, with a particular emphasis in psychiatry. In 1993 Professor Bashir was appointed the Clinical Director of Mental Health Services for the Central Sydney Area Health Service, a position she held until appointed Governor on 1 March 2001. She has also served as the Chancellor of the University of Sydney (2007-2012). Professor Bashir retired on 1 October 2014, and was succeeded as Governor by General David Hurley.
Professor the Hon Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO
